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sweet balsamic glaze caprese burger

(2 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Kisha Washington
Upper Marlboro, MD

It's a salty meets sweet burger...

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These are extremely flavorful burgers. The spices added to the patties enhances the flavors. Starting them on the stovetop and finishing in the oven creates a juicy burger with a crisp outer crust. With a garlic basil flavor, the mayo blend is fantastic. It would be great on other sandwiches too. The balsamic glaze is sweet, tart and give a great flavor balance to the burger. Crisp and melted mozzarella is the real star of the dish - it oozes in every bite.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sweet balsamic glaze caprese burger

  • 2 sm
    Bubba Burger patties
  • course salt
  • pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    fajita seasoning
  • 4 oz
    fresh mozzarella
  • 2
    egg
  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 c
    bread crumbs
  • 2 tsp
    season salt
  • bunch
    basil
  • 2
    heirloom tomatoes
  • 1/4 c
    pesto
  • 1/2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 2
    rosemary buns
  • vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar

How To Make sweet balsamic glaze caprese burger

  • Burgers seasoned with salt, pepper, and fajita seasoning.
    1
    Season burgers with salt, pepper, and fajita seasoning. Set aside for 5 mins.
  • Breading mozzarella slices with Panko bread crumbs.
    2
    In three parts add eggs to a bowl, flour to a bowl, and breadcrumbs and Panko to another bowl. Slice mozzarella. Add a slice to flour, then egg, then crumbs. Set on a baking sheet. Place in the fridge for 10 mins to get firm.
  • Frying the burgers in a pan.
    3
    In a saute pan add a little oil. Add burgers. Cooking 5-7 mins each side. Place on a tray and put in a 350 F oven for 5-10 mins.
  • Frying mozzarella slices until browned.
    4
    In another saute pan, add a little oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Fry mozzarella until brown on both sides. About 3-5 mins each side. Until melting.
  • Sliced tomatoes and a pesto mayo.
    5
    Slice tomatoes. Add salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix mayo and pesto. Add a little pepper to taste.
  • Toasting the bun.
    6
    Slice bun in half and toast for 5 mins or until golden brown.
  • Reducing balsamic vinegar in a saucepan.
    7
    In a saucepan, add balsamic vinegar. Warm through. Add brown sugar and cook until sugar is melted. Stir until becomes a little thick about 5-8 mins.
  • A sweet balsamic caprese burger assembled.
    8
    To assemble: Add glaze to the bottom part of the bun. Add burger then the fried mozzarella. Add a few basil leaves, then tomato slices. Add pesto mayo to the top bun.
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