Grilled Gorgonzola Basil Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 slices tomato
• 4 leaves lettuce

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Place the patties on a plate and set aside.
3. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Place the patties on the hot grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the burgers are cooked through.
4. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with Gorgonzola cheese and chopped basil. Allow the cheese to melt before removing the burgers from the heat.
5. To assemble the burgers, place a patty on each hamburger bun. Top each patty with a slice of tomato and a lettuce leaf. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Gorgonzola is a type of Italian blue cheese made from cow’s milk.
• Basil is an aromatic herb that is commonly used in Italian and Mediterranean cooking.
• Ground beef is a versatile protein that can be used in many different recipes.