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Summer Feta Burger with Gourmet Cheese Spread

Summer Feta Burger with Gourmet Cheese Spread

Name: Summer Feta Burger with Gourmet Cheese Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 burgers
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 red onion, minced; 1 ¾ pounds ground beef; ¼ pound ground pork sausage; 1 ½ cups crumbled feta; ¼ cup red wine; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1 large heirloom tomato, sliced; 1 medium red onion, sliced; 8 leaves green leaf lettuce leaves; 8 eaches Kaiser rolls, split

Rating: 4.66 stars

50 Ratings
41 Reviews
5 Photos

Just in time for the summer barbeque season! These juicy burgers are sure to be a crowd pleaser at those summer cookouts!

By Charles

Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 burgers

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 clove minced garlic, basil, and dill. Cover and set aside.

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Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook 1 clove minced garlic and onion for 4 to 6 minutes, or until translucent. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
Step 4

While the grill is heating, gently mix together the cooked garlic and onion, ground beef, pork sausage, feta cheese, red wine, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Do not over work the meat mixture. Divide into 8 equal parts and form into patties.
Step 5

Grill patties on preheated grill for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until well done. Toast the split buns on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes. Assemble the burgers by spreading 1 1/2 tablespoon of the cheese and herb spread to both the top and bottom of each roll. Place patties on the bottom half of the rolls and stack a slice of tomato, sliced red onion, and a leaf of lettuce on each burger. Add the roll tops and serve.

Partner Tip

Reynolds® Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

565.7 calories; 30.2 g protein; 27.5 g carbohydrates; 147.5 mg cholesterol; 1103.6 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (41)

Most helpful positive review

Charles

06/08/2007

GREAT TWIST ON THE BURGER! A few notes: Use 80% Lean ground beef. Onion and garlic need not be pre cooked before adding to meat mixture. A must try! Read More

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(23)

Most helpful critical review

Bianca

08/30/2008

This was good. Making sure that the burger is cooked all the way is the hard part. Read More

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(7)

50 Ratings

5 star values: 40
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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Charles

06/08/2007

GREAT TWIST ON THE BURGER! A few notes: Use 80% Lean ground beef. Onion and garlic need not be pre cooked before adding to meat mixture. A must try! Read More

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(23)

Charles

06/08/2007

GREAT TWIST ON THE BURGER! A few notes: Use 80% Lean ground beef. Onion and garlic need not be pre cooked before adding to meat mixture. A must try! Read More

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(23)

Nika Gregory Steward

08/26/2007

This has to be absolutely one of the best things I have ever tasted! I woke up this morning thinking about it again! The flavor is almost indescribeable it is so rich. The burgers were so juicy and the cheese spread really cemented the medley of flavors! Wow! We aren't big traditional burger fans in our house so we doubled the size of the burgers so it made four instead of eight and we had them as hamburger steaks. YUMMY!!! Read More

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(12)

GodivaGirl

04/01/2008

This burger was very moist and flavorful! Great combination of ingredients to change your average burger. I love the addition of the feta cheese. I added more pork sausage to get a few additional burgers. I liked the cheese spread but the burger is good without it! Will make again using ground turkey next time. Read More

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(12)

pajamann

07/31/2007

These burgers are fabulous! I accidentally bought ground pork instead of pork sausage and it tasted great. I also haven't cooked the garlic and onion just added them it. Still tasted great! The key is not overworking the mixture and forming the burgers loosely. Wow! Thanks for a great way to pep up our summer! Read More

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(9)

crew_138

05/25/2008

This was so good... I'm a burger guy and this was impressive... I made them too big like usual but it was flavorful and moist... no complaints.. The only thing I did different was follow someother reviewer and didn't saute the red onion/garlic for the burger... I think I grilled long enough to cook them nicely. Thanks for the great recipe... I will cook again and pass along. Read More

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(9)

jcoutinho

05/04/2010

Fabulous recipe "as is". We have also made it with ground lamb in the place of ground pork. Read More

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(9)

jftreefrog

07/30/2007

These were fantastic. We had a little trouble keeping the burgers together on the grill but they tasted great. Read More

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(9)

ksmm

07/22/2010

I was amazed at how much our whole family loved these. We have a few picky eaters and my husband usually doesn't like to stray too far from the classic but these were a hit! Yes I'd be interested in tips for helping them stick together a little better and since I don't use feta very often if a person can make the feta crumbles smaller. But those to questions don't spoil the rating! Read More

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(8)

CARISSA650

08/12/2010

I don't know why this recipe doesn't have more ratings/reviews because it's one of the best things I've found on this site! I love this burger! I don't care for sausage so I've only used beef for these and they turn out great. We tend to add a little extra wine for flavor so we also use egg and sometimes breadcrumbs to keep them together. Also we LOVE the spread so we always double and add a little sour cream to balance out the dill. Whatever you have leftover (if any) can always be used for dip & veggies. So good it has ruined other burgers for me. Read More

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Bianca

08/30/2008

This was good. Making sure that the burger is cooked all the way is the hard part. Read More

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(7)

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Nutritional Information

Summer Feta Burger with Gourmet Cheese Spread

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 565.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 60 %

carbohydrates: 9 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 56 %

saturated fat: 85 %

cholesterol: 49 %

vitamin a iu: 31 %

niacin equivalents: 95 %

vitamin b6: 27 %

vitamin c: 13 %

folate: 18 %

calcium: 23 %

iron: 23 %

magnesium: 15 %

potassium: 13 %

sodium: 44 %

thiamin: 17 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.