Tre Stelle® Grana Padano Cheese Crisp Burger with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Grana Padano cheese crisps are a perfect way to dress up a burger and to make an impression on a charcuterie platter.
Prep Time:25 minutes Ready In:
1 hour or less Serves:
Makes 4 open-faced burgers
Ingredients:
1 cup | 250 mL Tre Stelle® Grana Padano Cheese, grated Pesto 3/4 cup | 175 mL sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained 1/2 cup | 125 mL pine nuts 1/2 cup | 125 mL Tre Stelle® Grana Padano Cheese, grated 1 small bunch parsley, washed and dried 1/2 cup | 125 mL olive oil Burgers 1 1/2 lbs | 680 g lean ground beef 1/4 cup | 60 mL Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1 tsp | 5 mL dried Italian seasoning 1 tsp | 5 mL hot pepper flakes 1 tbsp | 15 mL Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup | 75 mL Tre Stelle® Grana Padano Cheese, grated 3 spring onions, sliced 1 egg, lightly beaten salt and pepper to taste 4 slices thickly sliced Italian bread, brushed with olive oil and toasted or your favourite burger buns
Instructions:
Crisps: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Pile heaping tablespoons full of the Cheese on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or silicone mat. Flatten so that each pile is roughly even and two inches apart. Bake for approximately 5 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes; using a spatula carefully remove to a cooling rack to firm up. Pesto: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and whirl until smooth; adding additional olive oil if mixture seems too thick; refrigerate until ready to use. Burgers: Preheat barbeque or indoor grill. In a medium bowl combine all ingredients and form into 4 patties. Grill patties 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through. Generously spread each slice of toasted bread with tomato pesto. Top with grilled burger and a cheese crisp. Additionally add your favourite burger toppings if desired.
