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Grilled Italian Sausage Burgers

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Feb 7, 2024
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Inject some spice into your next barbecue with quick and easy Italian sausage burgers, fresh off the grill. Thick slices of mozzarella and sun-dried tomato mayo make simple, savory finishing touches.

Grilled Italian Sausage Burgers

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound bulk mild or hot Italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoons Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs
  • 6 slices (3/4 ounce each) mozzarella cheese
  • 12 slices Italian bread, 1/2 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
Make With
Progresso Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix beef, sausage and bread crumbs in large bowl. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 1/2 inch thick and 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Step 
    2
    Cover and grill patties 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°. Top patties with cheese. Cover and grill about 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Add bread slices to side of grill for last 2 to 3 minutes of grilling, turning once, until lightly toasted.
  • Step 
    3
    Spread toasted bread with mayonnaise; top 6 bread slices with lettuce, tomato and patties. Top with remaining bread slices.

Nutrition

490 Calories
31g Total Fat
29g Protein
25g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
490
Calories from Fat
280
Total Fat
31g
48%
Saturated Fat
10g
52%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
85mg
29%
Sodium
750mg
31%
Potassium
400mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Sugars
2g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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