Easy Cheeseburger with Pesto and Mozzarella Recipe: Serves 4

1 1/2        lb. hamburger…keep in mind very lean hamburger is often dry when it’s cooked, so think about using ground chuck

1 1/2        cups grated mozzarella or Italian blend cheese

1/3            cup packed, finely minced fresh basil

1/4            cup finely minced onion

1/4            cup pesto

salt & pepper as desired

1                large tomato, washed, and sliced 1/4 inch thick

lettuce leaves to top hamburger

Mix the hamburger, grated cheese,  fresh basil, and onion until blended.  Form hamburgers into 4 patties, add salt and pepper as desired .  Grill hamburgers to desired level of doneness…approx. 3 – 5 minutes per side.  Toast hamburger buns on the hot grill.  Once golden, place hamburgers on the bottom half of the buns, spread a layer of pesto over the top half of the buns, and top the hamburger with tomato and lettuce.