Grilled Italian Sausage Burgers

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb bulk hot italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 3/4 ounce mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 12 slices italian bread, 1/2 inch thick
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato mayonnaise
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. mix beef, sausage and bread crumbs in large bowl. shape mixture into 6 patties, about 1/2 inch thick and 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
• 2 cover and grill patties 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°f top patties with cheese. cover and grill about 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. add bread slices to side of grill for at least 2 to 3 minutes of grilling, turning once, until lightly toasted.
• 3 spread toasted bread with mayonnaise; top 6 bread slices with lettuce, tomato and patties. top with remaining bread slices.
• 4 substitution: if you can't find sun-dried tomato mayonnaise, mix up your own by combining 1/3 cup mayonnaise with about 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes. regular mayonnaise works just fine as well.
• 5 success: to keep food safe while grilling, always separate uncooked foods from cooked foods, and each other, too.
• 6 serve with: pair these hearty sandwiches with an italian-style pasta salad, homemade or from the deli, or maybe a bagged caesar salad.