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Caesar Pita Burgers

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Jun 9, 2009
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Caesar dressing, Asiago cheese and fresh cucumber give traditional American burgers a Mediterranean kick, especially when served in a pita pocket in lieu of a bun!

Caesar Pita Burgers

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 5
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1/2 cup creamy Caesar dressing
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
  • 5 pita (pocket) bread halves
  • 1/2 cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese
  • 5 tablespoons diced fresh tomato
  • 5 tablespoons diced fresh cucumber

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix beef, 1/4 cup of the dressing, the egg and bread crumbs. Shape into 5 oval patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Step 
    2
    Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 7 to 10 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. During last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time, top each patty with cheese.
  • Step 
    3
    If desired, place pita bread halves on grill during last 1 minute of cooking. Fill pita bread halves with remaining 1/4 cup dressing, tomato, cucumber and patties.

Nutrition

510 Calories
29g Total Fat
27g Protein
35g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
510
Calories from Fat
260
Total Fat
29g
44%
Saturated Fat
8g
42%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
105mg
36%
Sodium
820mg
34%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Sugars
3g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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