Juicy Lucy Burger

Ingredients

  • 2 slices Mancini bread – 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 lbs 85% lean ground beef
  • 1 slice deli American 1/2 inch thick – quartered

Instructions

  • in large bowl, mash bread, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper into smooth paste
  • add beef and lightly knead mixture until well combined
  • divide meat into 4 equal portions
  • using half of each portion, encase cheese to form mini burger patty
  • mold remaining portion around the mini burger, seal edges to form a ball
  • flatten ball to form 3/4-inch-thick patty
  • cover and refrigerate for at least 10 min
  • heat grill – for 10-15 min on high
  • turn grill to medium
  • grill and cook without pressing on them – 12 to 16 minutes, flip halfway through
  • tent with aluminum and let rest for 5 minutes