Bruschetta Burger (Burger of the Month, February 2021)

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Try this Italian-inspired burger topped with creamy garlic & herb cheese and fresh bruschetta for a unique twist on a restaurant classic.

Bruschetta Burger Ingredients

While there are many ingredients that go into the bruschetta burger, it looks far more complicated than it actually is. Really, this burger is made up of a bun, a patty, garlic and herb cheese, and bruschetta. But below are all the ingredients it takes if you want to make things the burger patty and bruschetta from scratch:

• Italian seasoned burger patties (or classic burger patties)
• Garlic and herb cheese
• Bruschetta
• Brioche buns
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar

If you plan to make your own Italian-style burger patties, here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• Ground beef
• Onion powder
• Minced garlic
• Oregano
• Worcestershire sauce
• Ketchup
• Liquid smoke
• Salt pepper

And as is always the case, it is best to make things from scratch if you can, so here is all the ingredients you need to make bruschetta:

• Roma tomato
• Yellow onion
• Minced garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt

Of course, if you choose to use store bought burger patties or bruschetta, that is great too, but making things yourself lets you control the exact flavors and use only the best ingredients. However, if you are tight on time, or want a simple and quick dinner, store bought ingredients make this bruschetta burger recipe so easy. 

How To Make This Easy Bruschetta Burger Recipe

For burgers it is always good to get your ingredients prepped ahead of time (otherwise known as mise en place) so that once the burgers are on the grill, there is nothing left for you to worry about. To make it easy, we’ve broken the steps out for each part of the recipe below:

How to make bruschetta:

1. Dice the tomato and onion.
2. Combine tomato, onion, minced garlic, olive oil, and sea salt in a medium bowl and stir until well combined.
3. Set aside, refrigerate if you aren’t planning on making burgers within the next hour or so.

How to make burger patties:

1. Add all burger patty ingredients to a large bowl and mix thoroughly until well combined.
2. Form the mixture into 2 equal sized chunks, about ⅓ of a pound each.
3. Flatten and shape burger patties until they are about ½ inch to ¾ inch thick.

Grilling and assembling the burgers:

1. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees. Place the brioche buns cut-side up on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes. Alternatively, the buns can be placed on an upper rack on a grill, but will need closer to 5 minutes.
2. Grill the burgers over medium-high heat for about 4 to 5 minutes for the first side, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until grill to your desired doneness. A meat thermometer makes this so much easier, this way you can ensure the burgers are cooked to your liking.
3. Once the brioche buns are toasted, remove from the oven and transfer to plates. Lightly drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar onto the top buns. 
4. Once your burger patties are cooked, assemble your burger by placing your patty on the bottom bun, topped with the garlic and herb cheese spread, and a spoonful or two of bruschetta.
5. Close your burger and serve with your favorite side and a cold beer.

This burger is great to make for just one or two, or it can easily be scaled for a unique burger to serve guests at a family cookout. Just make a large batch of bruschetta and grab a couple garlic and herb cheeses, and you’re all set for your guests to make their own bruschetta burger. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This fresh and bright burger is great for a warm summer night, or as a fun twist on a Valentine’s Day dinner for two. No matter when you choose to enjoy it, it is a great light alternative to some of our heavier specialty burgers such as our big pig burger or our kickoff burger that leave you feeling heavy, but comforted. The bruschetta burger is the perfect happy medium. 

And as no burger is complete without the proper side, our favorite options for this burger are some fresh tomato and mozzarella salad with a balsamic drizzle or some crispy potato wedges with chipotle aioli. 

What are your favorite specialty burgers? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to rate and share as well. Cheers!