Garlic Pesto Cheeseburgers

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Looking to add a burst of flavor to your classic cheeseburgers? Look no further than the delicious garlic pesto cheeseburgers recipe. This mouthwatering dish combines juicy beef patties with a homemade garlic pesto sauce, creating a tantalizing combination of savory and herbaceous flavors. The burgers are then topped with melted cheese and served on toasted buns for the ultimate burger experience. Get ready to impress your taste buds with this easy and flavorful recipe!

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Garlic pesto cheeseburgers recipe details

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A garlic-heavy burger thanks to easy homemade pesto. Good for serving when you expect to encounter vampires.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt
• 4 slices of your favorite cheese
• 4 kaiser rolls, split

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 10 mins

1. Preheat grill to high heat and lightly oil grate.
2. Place garlic in a food processor; pulse to chop. Add basil and pine nuts to the food processor, then turn the processor on. Pour in 1/2 cup olive oil while the processor is running.
3. Pour 1/4 cup olive oil into a skillet and place over medium heat. Cook onion in hot oil for about 15 minutes to brown.
4. Stir crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon salt into the ground beef in a mixing bowl. Form into 4 patties.
5. Grill patties for about 10 minutes, flipping midway through cooking time. Melt cheese on top of each patty during the last few minutes of cooking, and toast the buns on the grill.
6. Place pesto, a burger, and onions in each roll. Serve.