Bruschetta Burgers
If you love tomatoes as much as I do, this burger is a delicious twist on Italian bruschetta, served on crostini. Topped with melted Provolone Cheese and served on a crusty bun, this burger is a sure winner!
Ingredients
BRUSCHETTA TOPPING:
- 1-2 ripe tomatoes I prefer Romas
- 1 small clove garlic minced
- Palmful fresh basil chopped (or Italian parsley) optional
- 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated; or Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt & fresh cracked pepper
PATTIES:
- Ground beef seasoned only with salt & pepper, the bruschetta will give all the flavor you need.
- Mozarella or Provolone cheese to melt on the burger.
- Crusty buns, such as Francesca or Ciabatta
- olive oil
Instructions
Make the bruschetta:
- Mix all the ingredients together except salt. Add salt right before topping the burgers so the tomatoes don’t get watery (I de-seed my romas ahead of time). Set aside.
Beef patties:
- Make beef patties, seasoning with salt and pepper. Make a large indentation in the middle (this is a Bobby Flay tip). Brush with olive oil.
- Brush one side of the bread with olive oil. Grill the olive oil side until grill marks form, on both sides.Place the patties on the uncooked side of a bread slice. Add the cheese.Salt the bruschetta topping and spoon over the top of the patties. Top with another slice of grilled bread.
Notes
Recipe inspired by Tyler Florence