Grilled Ham Burgers Recipe

Name: Grilled Ham Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds fully cooked boneless ham; 3/4 pound ground pork; 2 large eggs; 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple plus 3 tablespoons juice; 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 8 slices Swiss cheese (1 ounce each); 8 kaiser rolls, split; 2 large tomatoes, cut in sixteen 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 cup honey mustard salad dressing; 1-1/2 cups fresh baby arugula, packed; Additional honey mustard salad dressing, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/2 pounds fully cooked boneless ham
3/4 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple plus 3 tablespoons juice
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
8 slices Swiss cheese (1 ounce each)
8 kaiser rolls, split
2 large tomatoes, cut in sixteen 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup honey mustard salad dressing
1-1/2 cups fresh baby arugula, packed
Additional honey mustard salad dressing, optional

1
Pulse ham in food processor until finely ground. Combine with pork, eggs, cracker crumbs, brown sugar, pineapple and juice, mustard and cloves. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight patties. Using fingertips, make a shallow indentation in center of each patty so it remains flat while grilling. Refrigerate 1 hour.
2
Grill burgers, covered, on a greased rack over medium-high direct heat for 5-6 minutes; turn and grill another 3-4 minutes. Add a slice of cheese to each burger; grill, covered, until cheese melts, 1-2 minutes more. Remove from heat when a thermometer reads 160u00b0.
3
Place a burger on bottom half of each roll; add two tomato slices. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey mustard dressing. Divide arugula evenly among rolls; top each burger with a few sprigs. Replace top half of roll. If desired, serve with additional dressing.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 pounds fully cooked boneless ham, 3/4 pound ground pork, 2 large eggs, 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs, and more.

Yes, Grilled Ham Burgers falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Ham Burgers

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