My Ultimate Cheeseburger

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage, hot preferred
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup corn, flake crumbs
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, divided use
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, divided use
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 4 slices swiss cheese
  • 4 slices white onions
  • 4 slices tomatoes
  • 8 leaves baby arugula
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Heat outdoor grill to med-high heat. You can also use a George Foreman grill or cook the burgers as you normally do.
  2. Lightly oil grate, if using.
  3. In a large bowl, beat egg. Mix hamburger, sausage, cornflake crumbs, 2 Tblsp. BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined. Divide into 4 portions and shape into patties. Set aside.
  4. Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, and 1/2 teaspoons dried basil in a small bowl and set aside.
  5. Cook burgers 3-4 minutes on each side (or until done to your liking). Put cheese on burgers and melt, if desired.
  6. Lightly toast buns on grill or under broiler. Spread an even layer of sauce on both sides of buns, top with burger patty, sliced onion, sliced tomato, and 2 leaves of baby arugula. Cover with top bun. Serve with a slice of dill pickle and fries or potato chips, and enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

829 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 34.2g 68% DV
Total Fat 43.7g 56% DV
Carbs 93.9g 34% DV
Fiber 37.2g 100% DV
Sugar 11.5g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10344.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1420.5mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 130.8mg 44% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 152.8mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 16.6mg 18% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 1007.5mg 78% DV
Iron 29.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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