Bruschetta Burgers With Crispy Prosciutto
Bruschetta Burgers With Crispy Prosciutto combine ground beef with sundried tomatoes and crispy prosciutto for the most flavorful burgers! Add in a homemade Lemon Basil Aioli and top it all with a Bruschetta Topping bursting with fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and beautiful heirloom tomatoes. for a burger recipe for weeknight dinner or entertaining.
Servings: 4
Calories: 731kcal
Ingredients
Bruschetta Topping:
- 2 cups chopped heirloom tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp. chopped basil leaves
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. white balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Lemon Basil Aioli:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. minced basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
Bruschetta Burgers:
- 3 ounces sliced prosciutto, chopped
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ¼ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
- 4 hamburger rolls
- 4 green leaf lettuce leaves
Instructions
Bruschetta Topping:
- Combine chopped tomatoes, garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, vinegar, kosher salt and, if desired, red pepper flakes. Let stand.
Lemon Basil Aioli:
- Combine mayonnaise, minced basil and lemon zest. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Crispy Prosciutto Burgers:
- Preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
- Heat medium nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook chopped prosciutto until crispy, stirring occasionally; let cool.
- Combine ground beef and sundried tomatoes. Reserve 1 heaping Tablespoon crispy prosciutto and stir remaining crispy prosciutto into ground beef mixture. Shape into 4 burgers.
- Grill burgers to desired doneness, turning once.
- Brush cut sides of rolls with Lemon Basil Aioli. Top bottom of roll with lettuce, burger, Bruschetta Topping, reserved crispy prosciutto and top of roll.
Notes
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Make burgers with ground turkey or ground chicken
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze
- Serve on ciabiatta rolls
- Add baby arugula
Nutrition
Calories: 731kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 887mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2580IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 5mg