Description
A recipe for Tuscan Burgers Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  
• 3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  
• 1-1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  
• 4 thin slices prosciutto (about 1/2 ounce each)
  
• 1-1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese
  
• 8 slices Italian bread (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)
  
• Extra virgin olive oil*
  
• Tomato Topping:
  
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
  
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil*
  
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation
Total preparation and cooking time: 45 to 50 minutes

1. Combine tomato topping ingredients in small bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper, as desired. Set aside.

2. Combine ground beef, Gorgonzola cheese, onion and parsley in large bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper, as desired, and mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties.

3. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally. During last 2 to 3 minutes of grilling, top each burger with prosciutto slice and 1/4 of fontina cheese.

4. Meanwhile brush both sides of bread slices with oil. About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place bread on grid. Grill until lightly toasted, turning once.

5. Spoon 1/2 of tomato topping on 4 bread slices; top with burgers and remaining tomato topping. Close sandwiches.

Cook's Tip: An equal amount of baked or boiled (not smoked) thinly sliced ham may be substituted for prosciutto.

*Recipes tested with Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Nutrition
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Serves
Makes 4 servings

Variations
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