Grilled Ham & Pineapple Burgers

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 1 lb ground ham, loaf (or 1/2 lb. each ground ham and ground lamb)
• 4 1/2 inches thick slices fresh pineapple
• 4 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey

Recipe

• 1 snip enough basil to equal 1/3 cup. in large bowl combine half the snipped basil and ground ham. shape in four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
• 2 grill patties on rack of charcoal or gas grill, covered, directly over medium heat for 14 to 18 minutes, turning once, until patties register 160 degrees f with instant-read thermometer. add pineapple to grill during last 6 minutes of grilling time for patties, turning once.
• 3 meanwhile, in bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, honey, and remaining snipped basil. spread on cut side of roll bottoms. layer patties, remaining basil leaves, pineapple, and roll tops.