Tuscan Burgers Bruschetta
Submitted by Michelle Maggs
Ingredients for tomato toppings
1 medium tomato, chopped
3 tbsp. of freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 tbsp. of finely chopped fresh basil
3 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. of finely chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
ingredients for burgers
1.5 lbs. of ground beef
3/4 cup of crumbled gorgonzola cheese
2 tbsp. of chopped onion
1 1/2 tbsp. of finely chopped fresh parsley
4 thin slices of prosciutto
1 1/2 cups of shredded fontina cheese
8 slices of Italian bread
Extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Combine tomato toppings ingredients in small bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper, as desired, and set aside
Combine ground beef, gorgonzola cheese, onion, and parsley in a large bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper, as desired, and mixing lightly but thoroughly
Lightly shape into four 3/4 inch thick patties
Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals
Grill, uncovered, 13-15 minutes to medium doneness, until center isn’t pink and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally
During last 2-3 minutes of grilling, top each burger with prosciutto slice and 1/4 fontina cheese
Meanwhile, brush both sides of bread slices with oil
About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place bread on grill
Grill until lightly toasted, turning once
Spoon 1/2 tomato toppings on 4 bread slices, then top with burgers and remaining tomato topping, and close sandwiches