Grilled Italian Meatball Burger

Ingredients

Yield: 8 Servings

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

• 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed

• 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

• 8 kaiser rolls, split

• 1 cup roasted garlic Parmesan spaghetti sauce, warmed

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.

2. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well.

3. Shape into eight burgers.

   Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.

4. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.

   Sprinkle burgers with cheese; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

5. Remove and keep warm.

6. Grill or broil rolls for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on rolls with spaghetti sauce.