MUST-HAVE MUFFALETTA BURGERS!

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 slices Genoa or hard salami "bacon"
1 1/2 pounds good quality ground pork
1 small white onion, grated
2 medium garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons Greek seasoning (recommended: Cavender's)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 slices provolone cheese
Creole mayo, recipe follows
4 kaiser rolls
Red onion, thinly sliced
Shredded iceberg lettuce
Good quality Italian olive salad, chopped (recommended: Boscoli brand)
3/4 cup good mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Creole mustard (recommended: Zatarain's)
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For Salami Bacon:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a heavy large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Arrange 12 salami slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake until the salami slices are browned (much like bacon), watching closely to ensure they brown evenly, about 10 minutes. They will crisp as they cool.
  • Transfer the salami bacon to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to absorb the excess oil. Set aside to cool.
  • For Burgers:
  • Combine the pork, onion, garlic, salt, Greek seasoning and black pepper in a large bowl and mix just until evenly combined, do not overmix). Form the meat mixture into 4 equal patties a little larger in diameter than the kaiser rolls, so that when they shrink after cooking they will fit the roll perfectly.
  • Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium heat. Once the grill is hot, cook the burgers until the juices run clear and patties are firm to the touch, about 6 minutes per side. Do not overcook or the burgers will be dry and tasteless. Top each burger with 2 slices of the provolone cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking to melt the cheese. Remove the burgers to a plate and tent with foil and allow to rest for a couple of minutes while you prepare the rolls.
  • Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • To assemble the burgers:
  • Split the rolls in half and toast the cut surfaces lightly on the grill or in pan, just before the patties are done.
  • Spread Creole mayo on the bottom halves of the rolls and top with the burgers. Top each burger with 3 pieces of salami bacon, a thin slice of red onion, some lettuce, then a little of the chopped olive salad. Spread a little Creole mayo on the top half of each roll and cover the burgers. Press it down, grab some napkins, and ENJOY!!!!!

sharon gilligan
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These burgers are a bit pricey, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


Sembilan belas Tigatiga
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I love the unique flavor combination of these burgers. The muffaletta bun is a perfect complement to the burger.


Uttam Pal
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These burgers are a fun and easy way to change up your burger night routine. They're sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.


Cams Chungata
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my burgers didn't turn out as well as I hoped. They were dry and bland.


Maggie Waldowska
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These burgers are a bit messy to eat, but they're totally worth it! The flavors are incredible.


purvarajsinh bihola
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I love the idea of using a muffaletta bun for a burger. It's a great way to add some extra flavor and texture.


Samu Sayed
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I've made these burgers several times and they are always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Piyush Pajiyar
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These burgers were just okay. I wasn't a fan of the muffaletta bun.


Talsia Reid
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I'm not a big fan of muffaletta bread, but I really enjoyed these burgers. The flavors were great and the burger was cooked perfectly.


David Ochoa
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I made these burgers for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


soomro king
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These burgers are amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Rupesh Bohara
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I used a different type of bun because I couldn't find muffaletta buns. The burgers were still delicious, but I think they would have been even better with the muffaletta bun.


Daemon Dore
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These burgers were a bit too messy for my taste. The muffaletta bun was hard to hold and the toppings kept falling out.


Amy Rose (Bellamy)
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I followed the recipe exactly and the burgers turned out perfectly. They were juicy and flavorful, and the muffaletta bun was a nice touch.


all natural beauty store all natural beauty store
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These burgers were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Cleo Carey
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Not bad, but not great. The muffaletta bun was a bit dry and the flavors were a bit bland.


Kako kaden Thornton
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I was skeptical about the muffaletta bun, but it really made the burger! The flavors were so well-balanced and the burger was cooked perfectly.


Nonnie Noobtime
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Great burger! The muffaletta bread is a great twist on the classic burger bun.


Favourruky
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These burgers were life-changing! The muffaletta bun added a delightful crunch and the flavors all came together perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again and again.