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Caesar Pita Burgers

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20 min prep time
20 min total time
8 ingredients
5 servings

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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!

Ingredients

1: lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1/2: cup creamy Caesar dressing

1: egg

1/2: cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs

5: pita (pocket) bread halves

1/2: cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese

5: tablespoons diced fresh tomato

5: tablespoons diced fresh cucumber

Steps

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.

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.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Calories: 510
Calories from Fat: 260

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 29g; 44%
Saturated Fat 8g 42% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 105mg; 36%
Sodium: 820mg; 34%
Total Carbohydrate: 35g; 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Sugars 3g
Protein: 27g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 20%; 20%
Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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