Italian Burger
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Ingredients
Sandwich:
- 1 package of Villaggio® Toscana Extra Soft Hamburger Buns
- 1 1/2 lbs (700g) Ground Beef
- 4 Italian Sausages, casings removed
- 2 large Eggs, whisked
- 1 tbsp (15g) Oregano
- 2 cups (500g) Breadcrumbs
- 2 sups (500g) Arugula
- 1 lb (500g) Mozzarella, sliced
- 1 cup (250g) Bruschetta
- 4 tbsp (60g) Basil Aioli
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Balsamic Reduction
Bruschetta:
- 8 Roma/Plum Tomatoes, finely diced
- 1/2 Cup (125g) Fresh Basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30g) freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 cloves of Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tsp (10ml) Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
Basil Aioli:
- 4 tbsp (60g) Fresh Basil, finely chopped
- 2 small cloves of Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5ml) fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp (5mL) Dijon
- 2/3 cups (227g) Mayonnaise
Directions
Sandwich:
- Remove 2-3 hamburger buns from the package and toast until golden and firm, then, pulse on high in a processor for about 1 minute to yield approximately 2 cups of breadcrumbs
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, sausages, egg, oregano and breadcrumbs
- Form into 5-6 equal uniform patties and set aside
- Heat up a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and once it’s hot, add in the burgers and cook for 3-4 minutes then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side until cooked through
- Heat broiler to high then, split the hamburger buns in half and place cut side up on a baking sheet, spread each slice with Basil Aioli and broil for about 30 seconds until toasty
- Layer with the burger, arugula, mozzarella, bruschetta and a drop of balsamic reduction, then top with bun
Bruschetta:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, parmesan, garlic, balsamic, and olive oil together and season with salt & pepper, to taste
Basil Aioli:
- Whisk all of the ingredients together, in a small bowl