Mushroom Cheddar Burgers

Inspired by the White Cheddar & Spinach Chicken Burgers recipe from ZestPlate.com . I use ground beef and replace the spinach with mushrooms, then serve on a plate topped with sauteed mushrooms.

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef

¼ c. onion or shallots, diced

¾ c. chopped mushrooms

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Sea salt and black pepper

1 tsp. minced garlic

Olive oil

¼ c. breadcrumbs

½ c. grated cheddar cheese 

Mixture Preparation:

Combine ground beef, grated cheese, chopped mushrooms, breadcrumbs, garlic, and diced onion/shallot in large bowl. Add Dijon, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Mix gently with hands just until combined - overmixing creates tough burgers. 

Patty Formation: Divide mixture into four equal portions. Shape into ½-inch thick patties, making slight depression in the middle of each. This prevents doming during cooking. Chill patties 15 min. to help them hold shape. 

Cooking Process:

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 5-6 min. per side until brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Let burgers rest 5 min. before serving for maximum juiciness.

Serve on toasted buns, or on plate as patties topped with sauteed mushrooms.