Bruschetta Burger

Ingredients

• 2 each fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 8 each hamburger patties, 4/1 or 3/1
• 2 tablespoons Durkee® Perfect Burger Seasoning
• 16 slices sourdough bread
• extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Combine tomato, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, vinegar and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium bowl.  Set aside.

Season burgers on both sides with seasoning.  Grill, turning once, until desired doneness or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F about 12 to 15 minutes.

Lightly brush both sides of the sourdough bread with olive oil.  Grill 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until bread is lightly toasted.  Place burgers on bread; top with tomato mixture and additional slice of bread.

Recipe alternative:  Eliminate one slice of bread on each burger and serve open-faced.