Description
Juicy and flavorful burgers stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese and topped with a delicious pesto mayo. These Mozzarella Stuffed Burgers with Pesto Mayo are perfect for your next grilling session!
Ingredients
Mozzarella Burgers:
- 2 lb ground chuck
- 1/2 c Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 6 fresh mozzarella slices, cut to about 1.5 by 2 inches, 1/2 inch thickness
Optional Pesto Mayo:
- 1 ½ T pesto
- 1/3 c mayonnaise
Instructions
- Mozzarella Burgers: Combine all burger ingredients except mozzarella. Form patties around mozzarella slices.
- Grill or Stove Top: Cook burgers 4-5 minutes per side until 160°F. Make pesto mayo.
- Air Fryer: Cook burgers at 350°F for 5-7 minutes per side.
Notes
- To ensure melted mozzarella, don’t make burgers too thick.
- Cook medium well for fully melted cheese.
- Don’t overwork meat for juicy burgers.
- Start with cold patties for a charred crust and juicy interior.
- If pressed for time, add mozzarella on top of burgers instead of stuffing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 492 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 558mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
