Fontina-Filled Burgers With Dried Tomato Recipe

Name: Fontina-Filled Burgers With Dried Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices firm-textured white bread; ¾ cup drained dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs (reserve oil); 3 large eggs, beaten to blend; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ¾ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 34 lbs 93% lean ground beef; 1 ½ cups shredded smoked Fontina cheese; 12 hamburger buns, split horizontally; sliced tomatoes (optional); sliced onion (optional); sliced avocado (optional); butter lettuce leaf (optional); ketchup (optional); Dijon mustard (optional); mayonnaise (optional)

Servings: persons

6 slices firm-textured white bread
¾ cup drained dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs (reserve oil)
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 34 lbs 93% lean ground beef
1 ½ cups shredded smoked Fontina cheese
12 hamburger buns, split horizontally
sliced tomatoes (optional)
sliced onion (optional)
sliced avocado (optional)
butter lettuce leaf (optional)
ketchup (optional)
Dijon mustard (optional)
mayonnaise (optional)

1
Whirl bread in a food processor or blender until fine crumbs form.
2
Pour crumbs into a bowl and combine with minced tomatoes and 6 tablespoons of the reserved oil, eggs, salt and pepper.
3
Add ground beef and gently mix with a fork just until ingredients are evenly blended.
4
Divide meat mixture into 24 equal portions, each a generous 1/2 cup.
5
With your hands, shape each portion into a 4-inch wide patty.
6
In the center of 12 of the patties, gently make a shallow depression about 2-inches wide; place about 2 tablespoons of the fontina cheese in each depression.
7
Gently top each cheese-topped patty with a plain patty; press edges together to seal well.
8
Lay patties side by side on 2 platters.
9
Cover airtight and chill at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours.
10
Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for direct, high heat (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 inches above the cooking grate only 2 to 3 seconds; visit www.safeway.com's Grilling Essential section for complete instructions).
11
Place patties on oiled grill; cover gas grill.
12
Cook 6 minutes, then turn burgers with a wide spatula.
13
Continue cooking until meat is no longer pink in center (make a small cut to test, but be careful not to let cheese drip out), about 7 minutes longer.
14
Transfer burgers to a platter and loosely drape with foil.
15
Place buns with cut sides down and grill and cook until toasted, about 1 minute.
16
Lift buns to a second platter.
17
Tuck burgers inside buns and garnish to taste.

965

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices firm-textured white bread, ¾ cup drained dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs (reserve oil), 3 large eggs, beaten to blend, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Fontina-Filled Burgers With Dried Tomato falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fontina-Filled Burgers With Dried Tomato

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