Jun 6 # 1 of 3
Caesar Pita Burgers
1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing
1 egg
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
5 pita (pocket) bread halves
1/2 cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese
5 tablespoons diced fresh tomato
5 tablespoons diced fresh cucumber
Heat a gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix ground beef, 1/4
cup of the dressing, the egg and bread crumbs. Shape into 5 oval
patties, about 1/2-inch thick. Place patties on grill; cover grill.
Cook with medium heat 7 to 10 minutes, turning once, until
thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160F. During last 1
to 2 minutes of cooking time, top each patty with cheese. If desired,
place pita bread halves on grill during last 1 minute of cooking.
Fill pita bread halves with remaining 1/4 cup dressing, tomato,
cucumber and patties.
Jun 10 # 2 of 3
It is really a nice and crunchy burgers as I imagined those ingredients.
Just want to ask Mama if, there is other alternative for Caesar dressing?
Or, can you give us the ingredients of Caesar dressing? Thanks for this recipe!
Jun 10 # 3 of 3
You can use any creamy type salad dressing you want - Italian, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, etc.
You can also use any cheeses you want.