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Basil Burgers Recipe

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“We’ve been making these refreshing burgers for years,” Jill Christopher explains from Grants Pass, Oregon. “Served on onion rolls with cream cheese and avocado on top, they’re a nice change from the regular cheeseburger. Everybody asks for them when we barbecue.”

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Basil Burgers Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
4 onion rolls, split and toasted
4 slices red onion
1 medium ripe California Avocado, peeled and sliced

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
Spread cream cheese over cut side of roll tops. Place burgers, onion and avocado on roll bottoms; replace tops. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 669 calories, 41 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 145 mg cholesterol, 432 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 43 g protein.

Originally published as Basil Burgers in Simple & Delicious July/August 2006, p49

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2012 by katlaydee3

These were really good and a nice change of pace. I will definitely make again.

Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2012 by kafaughn

I made these slider size and added a fresh picked tomato to the toppings. Used chopped fresh basil instead of minced. Was skeptical of the cream cheese, but yum! Delicious!

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2012 by kristidoolittle

I'm not normally the biggest fan when it comes to homemade burgers, but now I am. This burger was AMAZING! Simple and easy to make, and the flavors were all great together. Make these burgers, you won't be disappointed.

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2011 by tspw925

I tried your recipe. Based on the high starts status, i expected much. Could not have been more dissapointed. Sorry, but this sucks and is a detriment to the true burger.

Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2010 by Foody2

Was simply delicious!!! My husband LOVED them and doesn't normally like burgers. All the different flavors melded nicely together! Can't wait to make these for guests!!!

Reviewed on May. 17, 2010 by armywife6280

This is an awesome recipe!!! Even my kids liked them!! I am looking forward to making them again for my hubby, who is currently serving in Iraq!!! I made them for him when he came home on R&R...he loved them!!! Highly recommend this recipe!!

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2009 by Je1717y

I used this recipe with two packages of ground turkey and whole wheat buns instead. Very yummy!