Basil Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise Recipe

Basil Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Basil Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise Recipe Rating 5

“I often end up with a bumper crop of basil and here’s a favorite way to use some of it. These burgers feature great Italian flavor. And who can resist their gooey, cheesy centers or the scrumptious topping?” —Virginia Kochis, Springfield, Virginia

This recipe is:

Healthy

7
  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • Email
[X]

Rate Basil Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Basil Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Grill: 10 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
25 10 35

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  • Additional fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine tomatoes and water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise and tomatoes; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, basil, Italian seasoning, garlic, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 12 thin patties. Place 2 tablespoons cheese on six patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal.
  • Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with mayonnaise mixture and additional basil if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 burger equals 368 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 83 mg cholesterol, 816 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 30 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Basil Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise in Healthy Cooking June/July 2011, p22

Full-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.

Taste of Home

Featured Videos

  • Better Burger With Olives

    Ellie makes a better burger using lean ground turkey and green olives. Indulge this summer with Ellie's delicious burger recipe.RELATED RECIPEShttp://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Basil-Burgershttp://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Turkey-Burgers

Mrs. Holiday

Enter your holiday recipe and audition video now and you could win $50,000 and become a Taste of Home ambassador!

Learn More >

Follow Us on Pinterest!

Did you know that Taste of Home is on Pinterest? Be sure to check out our boards for even more delicious inspiration.

Follow Us >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Basil Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise (7)

Basil Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise Recipe

Basil Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >


Reviewed on May. 21, 2012 by musthavemuzk

i haven't made this and well i am not sure i will as it is written. recently i have been put on a 1500mg sodium intake and well with this being 800+ i just cannot justify having it as this alone would be half my daily allowed intake....so i ask how is this healthy?


Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2011 by ahmom

EXCELLENT! Next time I'll chop basil more finely.

I had sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil but it was very good anyways.


Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by mjlouk

Loved it! I added extra basil to the mayo/tomato mixture!


Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2011 by bjh173rd

I used 1 pound of hamburger and some basil from my garden. I made 3 burgers. Unfortunately, I forgot the sun-dried tomato mayonnaise in the fridge until after dinner but there was so much flavor I didn't miss it. Will definitely make again.


Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2011 by Susan's Kitchen

This burger was quick and easy to put together and was loaded with flavor. Definitely a redo!


Reviewed on May. 30, 2011 by mandymacnaughton

This burger was delicious! My husband, who puts ketchup on EVERYTHING, (especially bugers) didn't even ask for it tonight! That speaks volumes to the taste of this burger. It was packed with flavor even without the sundried tomato spread on top! This will be our new burger recipe!


Reviewed on May. 25, 2011 by 5xamom

Liked by 4 of my 5 children!

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT