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GRILLED PIZZA BURGERS

Pizza burgers are usually a kid’s favorite, but by adding spices and cheese to the meat and serving them on English muffins, they’ve become a favorite for adults as well.

—Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, MD


Prep: 20 min. • Grill: 15 min. • Makes: 4 servings

1 large egg, lightly beaten

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

3/4 tsp. dried basil

3/4 tsp. dried oregano

3/4 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed

3/4 tsp. pepper

1 lb. ground beef

4 slices provolone cheese

4 English muffins, split and toasted

1/2 cup pizza sauce

1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.

2. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top burgers with cheese; cover and grill 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on muffins with pizza sauce.

Per burger: 572 cal., 29g fat (14g sat. fat), 172mg chol., 902mg sod., 31g carb. (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 45g pro.

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These remind me of the pizza burgers I loved when I was a kid…only these are from-scratch and way more tasty!

CHRISTINE RUKAVENA TASTE OF HOME BOOKS