Melting mozzarella cheese over your burger adds a new level of deliciousness to this Aussie classic. Make your own special sauce with this recipe too.
Sauce
Ingredients
¾ cup whole egg mayonnaise
2 (60g) medium sized pickled cucumbers, finely chopped
3 tsp. American mustard
1 tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. garlic salt
¼ tsp. smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
To make sauce, combine all ingredients in a jug. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside
Patties
Ingredients
100g Perfect Italiano™ Mozzarella Cheese
500g beef mince
1 (80g) small brown onion, grated
1 egg yolk
⅓ cup dried packaged breadcrumbs
1 tbsp. American mustard
1 tbsp. olive oil
4 brioche burger buns
2 small tomatoes, sliced, green oak lettuce leaves and pickled jalapenos (optional), to serve
Method
Preheat grill to high heat
Divide Mozzarella into four even amounts. Set aside
To make patties, combine mince, onion, egg yolk, breadcrumbs and mustard in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Divide mixture into four equal portions. Shape portions into patties, about 10 cm in diameter (5 mm thick)
Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties. Cook for about 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until browned. Top the centre of the patties with Mozzarella. Cover pan with lid. Cook for a further 3 to 4 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove patties from pan
Meanwhile, split rolls in half horizontally. Place cut-side up on an oven tray. Grill for 2 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Remove
To assemble, spread each bun base and top with 1 tbsp. of the sauce. Top bases with lettuce, tomato, patties and jalapenos. Replace bun tops. Serve with remaining sauce
Tips & Hints
Patties can be made up to one day ahead. Store in the fridge in an airtight container
