What’s special about this burger you ask?

You’ll just have to read more to find out.

I was so impressed with the buffalo burger I tried at Twisted Root the other week that when opportunity knocked I had to answer. The opportunity this week happened to be me finding some buffalo meat at Market Street yesterday as I was picking up some last minute groceries.

One of my favorite things about buffalo meat is that it is an extremely lean meat. This means you can add all kinds of not so healthy stuff to it to make it even more delicious and you won’t feel as guilty as you would had if you had done this to a regular burger patty.

So what makes this buffalo burger special besides the buffalo…

It has been stuffed with mozzarella and slathered with pesto! This combination is a one- two punch that will knock your taste buds right out of your mouth! I loved this burger. The melt in your mouth cheese makes this burger unexpectedly savory. Another great point (especially for those who love a little heat down here in the south) is the fact that you could put a couple of sliced jalapenos inside as well to give that unexpected punch a kick to go with it!

Mozzarella & Pesto Stuffed Buffalo Burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean buffalo meat
• 4 oz of mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon McCormicks hamburger seasoning (I know it’s a cheat but it’s so darn good)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tablespoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons of pesto (store bought is okay)
• Desired burger veggie toppings

Directions:

1. Combine the meat, seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil in a bowl. Using your hands combine the ingredients thoroughly.
2. Separate the meat into four flat patties. Roll the mozzarella cheese into small balls and place in the center of the patty.
3. Use a cupping motion to fully incase the mozzarella in the patty. Round and flatten into a normal looking patty. Make sure no mozzarella cheese is exposed.
4. Cook on the grill until desired doneness is achieved. Place 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce on top of your burger; then top with desired veggies.