5.0 from 12 votes
Salsa Verde Burgers with Fontina Watermelon and Basil
Salsa Verde Burgers with Fontina Watermelon and Basil - Summer's Best Burger!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 burgers
Calories: 716 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef chuck
- 6 lices fontina cheese
- 6 hamburger buns
- 6 lices watermelon
- 12-18 leaves fresh basil (large)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat. Portion and form the ground beef into six hamburger patties, making an indentation in the centers. Salt and pepper both sides of the patties.
- Slice the watermelon into 1/3-inch slices. Use a biscuit cutter to cut watermelon circles.
- Grill the hamburgers for 3-5 minutes per side. Add the fontina slices to the top of each patty 1 minutes before removing from the grill. Tent with foil to keep warm.
- Toast the buns on the grill for 30-60 seconds, until char marks form.
- Layer the bun with 2-3 large basil leaves, a watermelon circle, the patty with cheese, and top with a large spoonful of salsa verde. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1burger
Calories
716kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
814mg
(34%)
Potassium
877mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
2170IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
25.3mg
(28%)
Calcium
277mg
(28%)
Iron
5.2mg
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 716
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 716kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 814mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 877mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 2170IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 25.3mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 277mg | 28% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.