Mozzarella Cheeseburgers with Tomato Pesto

My 3 year old likes to be a little creative with words that we use, thus the "cheeseyburger" was born.

This very moist cheese burger features fresh mozzarella that melts inside the burger while it's cooking in the pan and a very savory tomato and basil pesto which is used instead of traditional mayo, ketchup and mustard.

Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 Mins
Cook Time: 15 Mins

You Will Need The Following Kitchen Gadgets:

1. Cutting Boards
2. Medium Bowl
3. Knife

Ingredients

1. 1/3 lb of Hamburger or Ground Sirloin
2. 4-5 Garlic Cloves
3. Italian Bread Crumbs
4. Onion
5. 3-4 oz. Mozzarella Cheese
6. Worcestershire Sauce
7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
8. Ciabatta Rolls
9. Romaine or Leaf Lettuce
10. Tomato Pesto

Put hamburger or ground sirloin in medium bowl. Dice mozzarella cheese and onion, placing them in the bowl along with the Italian bread crumbs. Smash the garlic cloves with your knife and then chop them finely. Pour about two to three tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce in your bowl. With your hands, mix the ingredients together. (Note: Remember less liquid is move. You can always add more, but never take away.)

After you mixture is complete, place it on your plastic cutting board and create equal portions. Form your patty, indenting the middle to allow for even cooking.

Turn your pan on medium heat over the stove, putting a small amount of EVOO in the pan just to coat the bottom lightly. Place your patties in the pan, allowing them to brown on one side, before turning them over. After you turn them, place a lid over your pan to trap in the steam and cook your burger throughout.

For this recipe, we used a premade tomato pesto. Spread the pesto generously on your ciabatta bread.