Pesto Mayo Burger
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonaise
  • 2 tablespoons Alessi Pesto
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground sirloin
  • Alessi Sea Salt and Black Peppercorns, to taste
  • 4 large Alessi Sweet Pimento Fire Roasted Red Peppers, sliced
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (from a log)
  • 4 brioche buns
  • 4 leaves of butter lettuce
  • 1 Tbsp. or heaping spoonful (to desired preference) of Alessi Julienne Sun Dried Tomatoes in Oil

Instructions:

  1. Turn grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Make sauce by combining mayo and pesto; stir. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.
  3. Divide burger into 4 patties; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook burger over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side. Top with roasted red pepper and mozzarella cheese; cover until cheese has melted.
  5. Lightly toast buns; add layer of pesto mayo sauce on bottom bun.
  6. Add lettuce, sun dried tomatoes, burger and bun. Serve and enjoy!