Caprese Burger

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 17, 2011

WOW - traditional Italian meets classic American! These flavors combine to make one tasty burger! This is definitely not your average "run of the mill" burger, but something more along the lines of the "gourmet". Be sure to marinate your tomatoes at room temperature. I added some chopped basil to the mix along with a bit of minced garlic. For the meat mixture, I cut back just a bit on the Parmesan cheese and basil and added a bit more tomato paste. If you don't want to add the tomato paste, you could easily sub in some chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Next time, I might add those in anyway because I love 'em! These smelled wonderful on the grill and tasted even better. We served them with a mix of melted mozzarella and provolone along with the tomatoes on toasted crusty Italian rolls - YUM!

—Jillian

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 15, 2012

I wasn't real excited about this. I like caprese salad and I like burgers, but the two flavors were just really odd together. The only change I made was adding salt and using 1/4 tsp. of dried basil, to fresh, per another similar recipe. I broiled them on the middle of the rack and nearly caught the oven on fire. So, be careful if cooking them that way instead of grilling. I was not sure why, they were so greasy, because I used 90 percent lean beef. I can only assume it was because of the parmesan cheese. The black pepper and basil taste was a little too strong for me too.

—Blender Woman

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May 03, 2011

Hi everyone! I submitted this recipe and since coming up with it have started to substitute about 1/4 cup storebought pesto for the basil, parm and garlic. It's easier and I think even tastier! The marinated tomatoes are a MUST!

—Sarah Stephan

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May 14, 2012

Delizioso!!! . I find your recipe absolutely delightful! I used your suggestion of substituting basil pesto for the basil, parmesan and garlic mixture, another reviewer suggestion of using sun dried tomatoes in lieu of tomato paste and yet another suggestion by another reviewer of using Ciabatta bread which I brushed with a bit of garlic infused extra virgin olive oil and lightly toasted.

—Deeli

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Oct 07, 2010

This was so good! I used turkey instead of beef and didn't use tomato paste because I didn't want to open a whole can just for a tablespoon. I'm sure it's good with it, but everyone liked them just the way they were.

—ROLLERSGIRLY

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Sep 15, 2009

Incredibly easy to prepare and the most delicious burger I've ever made.

—Norm Fisher

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Sep 13, 2010

This is a great alternative to a traditional burger. I prepared an Italian spread and the burger was the main dish. My guests loved it. Also I used Ciabatta bread instead of a traditional hamburger bun.

—heatherr

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Apr 19, 2010

great alternative to the typical boring burger! i added a few things which is why i only gave it 4 starts, i deviated from the original recipe quite a bit. i added itialian bread crumbs, roasted red peppers drained, and a few sprigs of fresh oregano. my friend and her daughter over for supper loved them...and her daughter is only 3!!! i put these on toasted ciabatta rolls...YUM

—mdteachick

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Nutrition

Calories
561 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
25.4 g
8%

Cholesterol
132 mg
44%

Fat
31.6 g
49%

Fiber
1.8 g
7%

Protein
40.6 g
81%

Sodium
582 mg
23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Caprese Burger

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 561
Calories from Fat: 284

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.6g 49 %
** Saturated Fat 13.1g 66 %
Cholesterol 132mg 44 %
Sodium 582mg 23 %
** Potassium 558mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 25.4g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
Protein 40.6g 81 %
** Sugars 2.5g
** Vitamin A 14 %
** Vitamin C 9 %
** Calcium 38 %
** Iron 45 %
** Thiamin 30 %
** Niacin 109 %
** Vitamin B6 24 %
** Magnesium 15 %
** Folate 33 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.