Prosciutto Burgers

Makes 6 burgers

1 to 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef

1/2 c. dry bread crumbs

1 to 2 t. dried parsley

1 egg, beaten

2 T. milk

1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 c. sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

3/4 t. salt

3/4 t. pepper

6 slices prosciutto ham

1/4 c. olive oil

6 hamburger buns, split

6 slices tomato

Garnish: grated Parmesan cheese

In a large bowl, mix together beef, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, milk, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper. Form mixture into 6 patties. Wrap each patty with a slice of prosciutto. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry patties in oil for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until prosciutto is crisp and burgers reach desired doneness. Serve each burger on a bun, topped with a slice of tomato and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Hollowed-out peppers make garden-fresh servers for catsup, relish and mustard! Just cut a slice off the bottom so they’ll sit flat.