Name: Giada De Laurentiis' Burgers à la Pizzaiola
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 clove garlic; 5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil; c. packed fresh basil leaves; 3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tbsp. tomato paste; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1 c. mascarpone cheese; c. chopped basil leaves; 3/4 tsp. kosher salt; 3/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper; 12 slice rustic sourdough bread; 2 tbsp. olive oil

Step 1For the burgers, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat or heat a gas or charcoal grill.

Step 2In a food processor, pulse together the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil leaves, Parmesan, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella, the tomato paste, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until blended. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the beef, and using a wooden spoon or clean hands, mix until combined. Form the mixture into 6 patties, each about 1/2-inch thick.

Step 3Grill the burgers for 4 minutes. Flip the burgers and add the remaining 1 1/4 cups mozzarella to the tops of the burgers, about 3 tablespoons each. Continue to cook for another 4 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 4For the spread, in a medium bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Step 5Brush the bread with the olive oil and grill until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Spread one side of each bread slice with the mascarpone spread. Place the burgers on 6 slices of the grilled bread and top with the remaining bread slices, mascarpone side down.

Giada De Laurentiis' Burgers à la Pizzaiola

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