Cola Burgers

Name: Cola Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1/2 cup cola, divided; 1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15); 6 tablespoons French salad dressing, divided; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 6 hamburger buns, split; Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, pickles and sliced cheese

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Nov. 04, 2022

A friend who's an excellent cook shared this hamburger recipe with me, and it has since become a family favorite. The unusual combination of cola and French salad dressing added to the ground beef gives it fabulous flavor. The mixture is also used as a basting sauce on the moist burgers. -Melva Baumer, Millmont, Pennsylvania

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Ingredients

1 large egg
1/2 cup cola, divided
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15)
6 tablespoons French salad dressing, divided
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
6 hamburger buns, split
Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, pickles and sliced cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine egg, 1/4 cup cola, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons salad dressing, Parmesan cheese and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 3/4-in.-thick patties (mixture will be moist).
In a small bowl, combine remaining cola and salad dressing; set aside.
Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with cola mixture. Continue grilling until a thermometer reads 160°, 6-8 minutes, brushing and turning occasionally. Serve on buns. Serve burgers with optional toppings as desired.

Editor's Note: Diet cola is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 461 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 714mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.

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