Bruschetta Burgers
Juicy, flavorful burgers meet the fresh, zesty goodness of a classic bruschetta topping in this easy summer recipe. Bruschetta Burgers are everything you love about grilling season—tender beef, crisp artisan bread, and vibrant cherry tomatoes—delivered in one satisfying bite.
Equipment
- Grill or grill pan
- Mixing bowl
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Grater (if shredding cheese yourself)
- Tongs or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground 80/20 beef
- 4 thick slices artisan bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 16-ounce container cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups)
- 1 large clove fresh garlic minced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 350°F. Form the ground beef into 4–6 oval patties, slightly larger than your bread slices to ensure full coverage. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes, minced garlic, basil, salt, and pepper. Gently mix, then drizzle with ¼ cup olive oil and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate while the burgers cook.
- Brush the bread slices lightly with olive oil.
- Place the patties on the grill. When juices begin to pool on the surface, flip the patties and continue cooking until fully done to your preference.
- About 1 minute before the patties are ready to flip, place the oiled bread slices on the grill. After about 3 minutes, flip the bread and sprinkle each slice with a couple tablespoons of shredded mozzarella.
- Once the burgers are fully cooked and the cheese on the bread is melted, remove both from the grill, watching closely to avoid burning.
- To assemble the bruschetta burgers, place each burger on top of the grilled cheesy bread and top with several generous spoonfuls of the tomato-basil mixture.