ITALIAN SAUSAGE BURGERS

Ingredients

• ​1 lb (0.5 kg) mild Italian sausage meat
• 1/4 cup panko
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp basil, crumbled
• 1 tsp oregano, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 4 slices prosciutto
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 8 Roma tomato slices
• 1/4 cup arugula
• Basil Sour Cream*

Directions

1. Combine sausage, panko, egg, garlic, basil, oregano and cayenne pepper until blended. Shape mixture into 4 patties. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours.
2. Cook prosciutto in batches in a large non-stick frypan over medium heat until crisp, about 1 - 2 minutes per side.
3. Transfer prosciutto to a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Grill patties over medium heat on natural gas barbecue until completely cooked.
5. Serve in buns with prosciutto, cheese, tomato, arugula and Basil Sour Cream.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp liquid honey

Yield: Makes about 2/3 cup.

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients until blended. Refrigerate until serving.