Caesar Pita Burgers

Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 5

Caesar dressing, Asiago cheese and fresh cucumber give traditional American burgers a Mediterranean kick, especially when served in a pita pocket in lieu of a bun! MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated June 9, 2009

Make with

Progresso Breadcrumbs

Ingredients

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1/2

cup creamy Caesar dressing

egg

1/2

cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs

pita (pocket) bread halves

1/2

cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese

tablespoons diced fresh tomato

tablespoons diced fresh cucumber

Steps

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1

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix beef, 1/4 cup of the dressing, the egg and bread crumbs. Shape into 5 oval patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
2

Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 7 to 10 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. During last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time, top each patty with cheese.
3

If desired, place pita bread halves on grill during last 1 minute of cooking. Fill pita bread halves with remaining 1/4 cup dressing, tomato, cucumber and patties.

Expert Tips

Instead of ground beef, try making these burgers with ground turkey.
If you are using your own garden cucumbers or English cucumbers, there is no need to peel them. If you are using waxed or oiled cucumbers from the produce department, it's best to peel them.