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Dad’s Cola Burgers

Name: Dad’s Cola Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers); 1/2 cup (nondiet) cola, divided; 6 tablespoons French salad dressing, divided; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 6 hamburger buns, split; Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves and tomato and red onion slices

4 reviews

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 20, 2022

Before you hand out the drinks, save a little soda to make these delectable burgers. Cola—used in the meat mixture and brushed on during cooking—really sparks the flavor and takes this favorite to a whole new level. —Emily Nelson, Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
1/2 cup (nondiet) cola, divided
6 tablespoons French salad dressing, divided
1 large egg
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
6 hamburger buns, split
Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves and tomato and red onion slices

Directions

Combine saltine crumbs, 1/4 cup cola, 3 tablespoons salad dressing, egg, Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add beef; mix well. Shape into six 3/4-in.-thick patties (the mixture will be moist); sprinkle with remaining salt. Combine remaining 1/4 cup cola and 3 tablespoons salad dressing.
Grill patties, covered, over medium heat 3 minutes per side. Brush with cola mixture. Grill, brushing and turning occasionally, until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes longer. Serve on buns; if desired, top with lettuce, tomato and onion.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 419 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.

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