Brie Burgers with Basil and Green Apple

Two giant basil leaves rest on top of a garlic cheeseburger.

Brie Burgers with Basil and Green Apple

These gourmet burgers are sure to become your newest favorite. The sweetness of the apples with the strong flavor of the basil makes this burger a home run for your next cookout!

Course Beef, Main Course, Sandwiches & Wraps

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 1123kcal

Author Mackenzie Ryan

Ingredients

Burger Patties

1.5 lbs 80/20 ground chuck
4 cloves garlic minced
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
⅓ cup Hickory Smoke BBQ sauce

Toppings

4 Brioche buns toasted
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup mayonnaise to taste
1 Tablespoon Hickory Smoke BBQ Sauce
4 oz triple creme brie cheese cut into ½" thick slices
2 cups baby spinach
1 green apple , cored and cut into ¼" thick rounds
8-12 large fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Preheat Grill to medium high heat.
In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Divide the meat into four equal burger patties that are slightly larger than the hamburger buns. Season them with salt and pepper and lightly brush them with the ⅓ cup of hickory bbq sauce.
Grill over high heat, turning at least once, until the burgers are medium rare or done to your preference*. Remove from heat and let rest.
While the burgers rest, brush the apple slices and hamburger buns with extra virgin olive oil and grill them until lightly toasted. The longer you grill the apples, the sweeter and softer they will become.
Stir together the mayonnaise and tablespoon of bbq sauce. Dress the buns with the mayonnaise to taste. Add spinach, the grilled apples, sliced brie, and top with fresh basil. Serve hot.

Notes

*The USDA recommends an internal temperature of 160°F to kill any bacteria in the beef.

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