Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Italy with these delectable Italian burgers. These succulent patties, bursting with authentic Italian herbs and spices, are sure to transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Rome or the sun-kissed vineyards of Tuscany. Savor the classic Italian burger, featuring juicy ground beef seasoned with garlic, basil, and oregano, topped with melted mozzarella cheese and a tangy marinara sauce. Embark on a culinary adventure with the sun-dried tomato and pesto burger, where sun-dried tomatoes and a creamy pesto sauce dance harmoniously on a bed of grilled beef. For a vegetarian delight, try the portobello mushroom burger, where a hearty portobello mushroom replaces the beef, complemented by roasted red peppers and a balsamic glaze. And for those seeking a spicy kick, the Calabrian chili burger delivers a fiery blend of chili peppers, Calabrian salami, and a spicy arugula salad. Each burger is a masterpiece, ready to satisfy your cravings and leave you longing for more.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS
These grilled turkey burgers are always a hit at my house! They've got lots of flavor, color, and texture!
Provided by Shagen McBride
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine turkey, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Divide into 4 equal portions and form into hamburger patties.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill patties for about 4 minutes per side. Place provolone slices on the patties; continue to cook until cheese melts. Place ciabatta rolls on the grill and cook until browned to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Spread onto the rolls. Place the turkey patties on the rolls and top with sliced red onion and lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 111.2 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1965.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER BURGERS
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers and saute until the onions are translucent and the peppers are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high.
- Combine both sausages in a bowl. Form into 4 patties. Grill until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Top each burger with some of the onions and peppers and 2 slices of cheese, cover the grill and cook until the cheese melts.
- In a bowl, add the mayo and pesto and stir to combine. Spread the rolls with the pesto mayo, add the burgers and banana peppers and serve immediately.
ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS
Seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese, these plump burgers are a delicious change-of-pace entree. I like to serve them on crusty Italian bread with warmed spaghetti sauce, but you can also use hamburger buns. -Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick oval-shaped patties. , Grill patties on an oiled rack, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat on each side until a thermometer reaches 165° and juices run clear, 6-8 minutes. , Place a patty on each of 4 slices of bread. Drizzle with spaghetti sauce; top with remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED ITALIAN MEATBALL BURGERS
I just love these burgers! They're a big hit with kids and adults. I serve them with sliced green peppers, tomato and onion slices and a jar of crushed red peppers on the side for adults. Kids enjoy them best "as is." -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 8 burgers. , On a lightly oiled rack, grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. , Sprinkle burgers with cheese; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Remove and keep warm., Grill or broil rolls for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on rolls with spaghetti sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 743mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
GRILLED ITALIAN BURGERS
When all I had available was ground beef and I was tired of plain-old hamburgers, I invented these. A good dose of Italian seasonings and mozzarella makes them unique. They're perfect with homemade French fries for a quick meal. -Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup cheese and seasonings. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer. Serve with marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.
GRILLED ITALIAN BURGERS
This great variation on grilled burgers is a bit on the Italian side!
Provided by SHELKINS
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
- Combine the beef, capers, eggs, olives, garlic powder, oregano, feta cheese, and bread crumbs in a bowl. Divide and form the mixture into 4 patties.
- Cook burgers on preheated grill about 6 minutes, turning once, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 217.5 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 904.2 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
GRILLED ITALIAN BURGERS
Steps:
- Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Season with pepper. Divide mixture into quarters. Shape each into 3/4-inch-thick party. Mix tomatoes and mayonnaise in small bowl to blend. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover patties and tomato mayonnaise separately and chill.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers, onions and peppers until burgers are cooked through and onions and peppers are lightly charred, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Move peppers and onions to cool side of grill. Top burgers with cheese. Place rolls on grill cut side down. Cover with lid and cook until cheese melts and buns are heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer buns to plates. Spread 3/4 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture over each bun half. Top with burger, then bell pepper and onion. Cover with top half of buns and serve.
ITALIAN BURGERS WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Food Network Magazine asked readers: Can you make a better burger than Bobby Flay's Spanish Burger with Pickled Shallots? Tons of you tried to beat the chef's prosciutto-and-shallot-topped Spanish burger with your own elaborate creations - here is one of the winners.
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make the aioli: Blend the mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a mini food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make the roasted tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the tomatoes dry with paper towels and arrange on the prepared baking sheet; drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the dried basil, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Roast until the tomatoes start caramelizing, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the caramelized onions: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sugar and toss to coat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 20 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring, until browned and caramelized, 15 to 20 more minutes; season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Make the burgers: Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Put the beef and sausage in a large bowl and combine with your hands. Form four 3/4-inch-thick patties; season with salt and pepper. Grill the burgers until the edges begin browning, 3 to 5 minutes, then flip and top each patty with a slice of cheese. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted and the burgers are done, 3 to 4 more minutes for medium.
- Lightly toast the buns on the grill. Spread the aioli on the top and bottom buns. Sandwich with the burgers, roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions and arugula.
ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the mayonnaise with the garlic in a small bowl and set aside. Using your hands, mix together the turkey and turkey sausage in a large bowl until just combined. Form this mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and pancetta slices and cook the pancetta on both sides until crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and reserve.
- Place the same skillet over medium-high heat and add the burgers. Cook, turning once, until cooked all the way through, about 5 minutes per side. Top with the fontina and cook until just melted.
- To serve, place the burgers on the focaccia bottoms. Top with tomato slices, pancetta and arugula. Spread the focaccia tops with garlic mayonnaise, set on top of the burgers and serve.
TASTY ITALIAN BURGERS
The best flavors of Italy are celebrated in these tempting turkey burgers-pesto, basil, tomato and mozzarella. Grill some up for an international cookout.-Sharon Novin, Northridge, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and garlic. Crumble turkey and turkey sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Brush buns with oil; grill, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with pesto, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE TURKEY BURGERS AND FENNEL SLAW
These burgers are packed with flavor and are a great fork and knife burger. Serve this with the slaw for a delicious low carb meal. If preferred they can be served on ciabatta rolls with the slaw on the side.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet over medium heat warm about 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil. When hot add in chopped onions and cook until wilted. Stir in minced garlic, basil and oregano. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the ground turkey, sausage and cooled onion mixture. Add fennel fronds and chili sauce to meat. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix only to combine and shape into 4 patties. Allow to rest at room temperature while preparing slaw.
- In a medium bowl toss together together the fennel, cabbage and green onions. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and sugar. Pour over salad ingredients tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat a heavy skillet or flat griddle over medium high heat. Drizzle the burgers with olive oil and place oiled side down on preheated pan. Cook turning once until cooked through, approximately 5 minutes per side for 3/4 inch patties. When turning drizzle top with olive oil before turning.
- When burgers are cooked through turn off heat, top with a slice of cheese. Tent with foil and let stand for 2 minutes. Place burgers on individual serving plates with the slaw, garnish with fennel fronds and enjoy.
ITALIAN CHEESE TURKEY BURGERS
My husband is picky about his burgers, and he loves these! We eat burgers a lot in warm weather, so I cut down on fat and calories by spicing up ground turkey. -Brenda DiMarco, Whiteford, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place tomatoes in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the egg white, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, basil, parsley, mustard, garlic, oregano and Italian seasoning. Drain and chop tomatoes; add to egg white mixture. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 6 burgers., Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Top with cheese; bake 1-2 minutes longer or until melted. Serve on buns. Top with ketchup and mustard as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MOUTH-WATERING ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS
These burgers are just delicious! The ingredients make for a burger that needs little topping - keep the ketchup and mustard in your refrigerator! And please don't skip the barbecue sauce. It sounds a little odd, but it adds just the right flavor to finish off these great burgers. I'd recommend topping with lettuce, tomato and a little mayo.
Provided by erinBOberrin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 8 patties, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat grill or oven broiler.
- In a medium bowl, mix turkey through ground pepper.
- Form into 8 patties (or 6 larger patties).
- Grill or broil approximately 6-8 minutes on each side.
- While cooking, brush with barbecue sauce.
- Serve on toasted buns with condiments as desired.
BROILED BURGERS ITALIAN-STYLE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories lunch, burgers, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Put the beef in a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Heat the butter in a saucepan and add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted. Let cool.
- Add onion mixture to the beef. Add salt and pepper, and blend well with the fingers.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties, each about an inch thick.
- Cut away and discard the core of the tomato. Cut into 4 slices, each about the same size. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. For each tomato slice, cut one anchovy fillet in half crosswise and arrange the halves on the slice in a cross. Brush with a little oil from the anchovy can.
- Arrange patties on a grill for broiling.
- Place the rack under the broiler with top of patties about 4 inches from the heat source. Broil 2 to 3 minutes, then turn patties. Place under broiler once more, leaving the broiler door open. Let broil 2 to 3 minutes. Top each patty with a slice of mozzarella. Center one anchovy-topped tomato slice on each patty. Place under broiler and let broil 2 minutes longer with door closed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 355, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 661 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ITALIAN CHICKEN BURGERS
Tasty chicken burgers. Great on the grill. Can be pan fried or even baked (for those winter nights when it's too cold to grill outside!)
Provided by C and Ds Mommy
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients until well blended.
- Form into patties.
- Grill or cook until juices no longer pink inside.
- When I have these on a bun, I use pasta or pizza sauce as a condiment instead of the usual burger toppings.
ITALIAN PIZZA BURGERS
These are a flash from the past "GOOD EATS" for lunch or dinner. There is only one meal that I remember looking forward to at high school lunch time and this is it. Now, I've made my own version adjusted to what we love. My 3 nephews and entire family love this simple & quick made meal. Spice it & season it up how your family...
Provided by Kimberly Biegacki
Categories Pizza
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees --- Cook up your ground beef & Italian hot sausage in a pan then drain off excess grease. While cooking the meat in a sauté pan add your olive oil & green peppers and cook for about 5 minutes or so. Add your garlic; cook for about 5 more minutes on a medium heat.
- 2. Add your meat back into your pan, with the peppers & garlic and add in your roasted reds as well. Now add as much sauce as you like. (Don't make it too saucy but just enough. Let this cook on a low heat while you butter your hamburger buns (both top & bottom) & sprinkle with onion salt.
- 3. Now, generously put a large spoonful or two on each of the half buns.
- 4. Sprinkle a nice amount of your mixed cheese, a little pepperoni and olives. Wrap individually with tinfoil and repeat with the rest of your buns. Cook about 15 to 20 minutes, till cheese is melted and buns are crispy on the outside. --- You can also cook them directly on a pan just watch that they don't burn. ((((This is the pizza sauce I use.))))
- 5. Enjoy your cheesy pizza burgers just my like husband Anthony does.
- 6. Right out of the oven & ready to eat.
ITALIAN STUFFED BURGERS
Steps:
- 1. Filling- In large non stick skillet, cook mushrooms, sausage and tomatoes over medium heat 8 minutes or until sausage is cooked through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and drain; cool slightly and stir in shredded cheese and basil.
- 2. Prepare burgers. Form meat into 8 1/4 inch thick patties; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide filling evenly onto center of 4 patties. Top with remaining 4 patties. Pinch edges to seal.
- 3. Place burgers on hot grill. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until internal temp reaches 155 for medium doneness turning once. Top patties with cheese and let melt during last minute of cooking.
ITALIAN SALMON BURGERS
Good variation on the standard Salmon Patty. I like to top it with a mixture low fat mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice.
Provided by Chef Larz in Pennsb
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain and flake the salmon. Be careful to get out as many of the little bones as possible.
- In a bowl, add all ingredients together, except for the oil. Mix up until you are able to form patties out of the mixture.
- Make 6 equal-size patties of the mixture and set aside.
- Heat a non-stick skillet sprayed with vegetable spray (Pam, etc.) and cook salmon patties in the skillet for four minutes each side until browned.
- Serve.
STUFFED ITALIAN BURGERS
These burgers are simple and take little time to make.
Provided by kimberly fugate
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Pat out thin burgers.
- 2. Top with mushrooms, 1 slice swiss cheese, and baby spinach
- 3. place another thin burger on top and seal the edges.
- 4. sprinkle with salt and bake in a non stick baking pan until juices are clear top with another slice of chesse and spaghetti sauce,bake until melted.
- 5. Serve on texas toast or garlic bread.
ITALIAN BURGERS
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Place burgers on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 11 minutes. Spread with pasta sauce. Top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 3 minutes more or until cheese melts.
- 2. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, cook red pepper, green pepper, onion and Italian seasoning in oil until vegetables are tender.
- 3. Serve burgers in buns topped with pepper mixture.
- ®, ™, ©, 2010 Kellogg NA Co. Morningstar Farms Recipes are the property of the Kellogg Company.
- This recipe has been tested and endorsed by Kellogg and Morningstar Farms®.
Tips:
- Use a good quality ground beef. Look for beef that is at least 80% lean and has a good amount of marbling. This will help the burgers stay juicy and flavorful.
- Season the beef well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. You can also add a bit of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Mix the beef gently. Overworking the beef will make the burgers tough. Just mix until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Form the burgers into patties that are about 1/2-inch thick. This will help them cook evenly.
- Cook the burgers over medium heat. This will help them cook through without burning them.
- Don't flip the burgers too often. Flipping them too often will release the juices and make them dry.
- Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the burgers more tender.
Conclusion:
Italian burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a backyard barbecue. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a burger that is packed with flavor. So next time you're looking for a new burger recipe, give Italian burgers a try. You won't be disappointed!
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