My Ultimate Cheeseburger

Name: My Ultimate Cheeseburger
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; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

15 ingredients

6 steps

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
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

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!