Main dishes

Cheese-Stuffed Italian-Style Burgers

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Cheese-Stuffed Italian-Style Burgers recipe

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These tasty burgers get an Italian-style twist with minced garlic, tomato, and a blend of five flavorful cheeses.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

33 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

1/4

cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise

1/2

tsp. dried basil leaves

lb. lean ground beef

cloves garlic, minced

1/2

cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

hamburger buns, toasted

leaf lettuce leaves

tomato, cut into 4 slices

pepperoncini pepper rings

Make It

HEAT grill to medium-high heat.

MIX mayo and basil. Refrigerate until ready to use.

COMBINE meat and garlic; shape into 8 thin patties. Top 4 patties with cheese; cover with remaining patties. Pinch edges together to seal. Grill 7 to 9 min. on each side or until burgers are done (160ºF).

SPREAD buns with mayo mixture. Fill with lettuce, tomatoes, burgers and peppers.

* Made with quality cheeses crafted in the USA.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Variation

Omit shredded cheese. Shape meat mixture into 4 patties; grill as directed. Top with 4 KRAFT Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Slices; grill until melted. Assemble sandwiches as directed.

Healthy Living

Save 40 calories and 5 grams fat per serving by preparing with extra-lean ground beef and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Italian Three Cheese Blend.