Open-Face Mediterranean Burgers

• Burger
• - lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
• 1-1/4 gal. seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1-1/4 qt. canned roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
• 1 qt. soft goat cheese (chevre), softened
• 3 cups fresh basil, chiffonade
• 2 cups sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained, chopped
• 32 each portobello mushroom caps
• 2 qt. Kraft Sundried Tomato and Oregano Dressing
• 16 each ciabatta rolls, split, toasted
• 32 each goat's milk Cheddar cheese, cut into 1-oz. slices
• Mayo Mixture
• 2 cups Kraft Mayo Real Mayonnaise
• 1-1/2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tsp. fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tsp. roasted garlic
• 1 tsp. fresh garlic, chopped
• to taste black pepper
• to taste ground red pepper (cayenne)
• Bruschetta Mixture
• 1-1/4 qt. plum tomatoes, small dice
• 1/2 cup red onions, small dice
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup Kraft Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp. fresh garlic, minced
• Serve With
• Polenta Fries

1. Burgers: Combine all ingredients, except mushrooms, dressing, rolls and Cheddar cheese.
2. Shape into 16 (8-oz.
3. 250g) patties (or eight patties for trial recipe), each about 4 inches (10cm) in diameter.
4. Cook patties in saute pan (or on flat-top grill) 1 to 2 min.
5. on each side or until browned on both sides.
6. Transfer to two parchment paper-lined full-sheet pans (or to half-sheet pan for trial recipe).
7. Bake in 350 degrees F-convection oven 8 to 10 min.
8. or until burgers reach an internal temperature of 150 degrees F. Remove from oven.
9. (Temperature will rise to 160 degrees F as sandwiches are assembled.)
10. Meanwhile, marinate mushroom caps in dressing 10 min.
11. ; drain.
12. Grill on medium-high heat 6 min.
13. on each side or until tender.
14. Cover to keep warm.
15. Mayo Mixture: Mix all ingredients until well blended; cover.
16. Refrigerate until ready to use.
17. Bruschetta Mixture: Combine all ingredients; cover.
18. Refrigerate until ready to use.
19. For each serving: Spread 1 Tbsp.
20. (15 mL) Mayo Mixture onto cut side of one of the roll halves; top with mushroom, burger, cheese slice and 1 rounded Tbsp.
21. (15 mL) of the Bruschetta Mixture.
22. Serve with 5 Polenta Fries.

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Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/open-face-mediterranean-burgers-106528.aspx (may not work)