Saltimbocca Burgers
(from Linda Lu’s recipe box)
Best burgers!!!!!
Source: Rachel Ray
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Burgers/Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 oz. gorgonzola dolce
- 4 Tbsp. butter, softened
- 2 pounds ground veal, chicken or turkey
- 12 sage leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, pasted or grated
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- Salt and pepper
- EVOO for drizzling
- 4 slices prosciutto di Parma, folded in half crosswise
- 4 ciabatta or other crusty rolls split
- Spinach (optional)
Directions
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Preheat the broiler.
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In a small bowl, combine the cheese and butter.
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In a medium bowl, combine the meat with the sage, garlic and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper and form into 4 patties. Drizzle the patties with EVOO on a griddle pan or in a large skillet; cook the patties over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the burgers to a plate. Add the prosciutto tot he skillet and cook until crisp on both sides, turning once, 2 minutes. Transfer the prosciutto to a place.
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Toast the rolls under the broiler. Slather with the Gorgonzola butter while hot.
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In the same skillet, wilt the spinach, if using, over medium high heat and place some on each roll bottom and roll tops.