NORTHERN ITALIAN TRATTORIA BURGER

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 sticks good quality unsalted butter, room temperature
2/3 cup grated aged Montasio or Asiago cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces speck (smoked prosciutto), thinly sliced and finely chopped
1/4 pound dry, hot capicola (coppa), thinly sliced and chopped (recommended: Boar's Head)
Pinch fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
1 1/4 pounds ground chuck
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces shredded fontina cheese
4 potato buns, split
4 teaspoons toasted pine nuts
1 cup wild arugula (or baby arugula), lightly packed

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the parsley, basil, thyme, shallot, garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard and puree until smooth. Add the butter and pulse until well combined. Transfer to a small bowl and reserve.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese into 2 to circles (approximately 4 1/2-inch in diameter) in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes. Then carefully flip with a spatula and cook for another 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining 1/2 of the cheese.
  • Meanwhile, to make the speck, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the speck and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
  • To make the patties, put capicola and rosemary in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. In a large mixing bowl, combine the capicola mixture, chuck, salt, and pepper; mix well. Separate the mixture into 4 equal portions and form the portions into patties to fit the size of the buns.
  • Heat large skillet or grill pan over high heat. Add the patties to the skillet and cook for 3 1/2 minutes. Flip the burgers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or to desired doneness. During the last few minutes of cooking, top the burgers with equal amounts of fontina cheese and tent with aluminum foil to melt cheese. Also, during last few minutes of cooking, toast the buns.
  • To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of Italian Herb Butter on the cut sides of the buns. On each bun bottom, arrange equal amounts of pine nuts, Crispy Speck, arugula, a patty topped with cheese, and a Frico. Cover with the bun tops and serve.

Fatema Islam
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I've never had a burger like this before. It's so unique and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Chase Rodriquez
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This burger is perfect for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sisipho Nododile
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I've made this burger a few times now and I'm always happy with the results. It's a great recipe to have in my back pocket for when I need something quick and easy to make.


Rana Farhan
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I'm not sure why this recipe is called 'Trattoria.' It is nothing like what I experienced when I went to Italy a few years ago. Regardless, the burger is amazing!


Rafif Amri
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This burger is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I often have leftover gorgonzola and balsamic glaze in my fridge, so this recipe is a great way to use them up.


Kc Boy
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I can easily change up the ingredients to suit my preferences. For example, I might use a different type of cheese or add some chopped vegetables to the burger.


Shajel Khan
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy to make, but it doesn't sacrifice on flavor.


Robert Gonzalez
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I made this burger for a party that I threw. It was a hit! Everyone loved how juicy and flavorful it was. I've already had people ask me for the recipe!


Maheen Mansoor
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My favorite part about this burger was the homemade rosemary focaccia. It was soft, light, and airy. Truly amazing.


Ali Rahman
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I know that they say that bacon goes with almost anything, but I really got to experience it with this burger.


Wadera Sarfaraz Marri
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I found that the cooking time for the burger was a little too long for my taste. Next time I'll cook it for a minute or two less.


odimegwu Favour
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The sweetness of the balsamic glaze paired so well with the savory beef and salty cheese. I used my favorite locally sourced ground beef and it really made a difference in the end result!


Moin Akhther
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I've never thought of putting gorgonzola on a burger before, but I went for it. I'm glad that I did because it added a salty, nutty flavor that really took the burger to another level.


Kavishka Fernando
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I decided to give this recipe a try for a weeknight dinner. It was easy to make and incredibly delicious. My family raved about the burger and asked that I make it again soon.


KillerConnorUK
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This is a burger I would expect to find in a classy restaurant. It's a delicious combination of high-quality ingredients that are cooked properly. The end result is a juicy, flavorful burger that melts in your mouth.