Independence Day Recipes!

RECIPE

• 2 pieces White Sandwich Bread, crusts removed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/3 cup Low Fat Milk
• 2-1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 3 pounds 80/20 Lean Ground Beef
• 3 Scallions, finely sliced (optional)
• Non-flammable Cooking Spray to grease grill
• 10 Pretzel Buns

Preheat the grill to high heat. Charcoal is preferred, but gas will work fine too.

In a large bowl, mash the bread and milk together with a fork until it forms a chunky paste. Add the salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup; mix well.

Add the ground beef and scallions and break the meat up with your hands. Gently mix everything together until just combined. Do not over-mix. Divide the mixture into ten equal portions and form loose balls. Gently flatten the balls into 3/4-inch patties about 4-1/2 inches around. Form a slight depression in the center of each patty to prevent the burgers from puffing up on the grill.

Grease the grill with non-flammable cooking spray. Grill the burgers, covered, until nicely browned on the first side, 2-4 minutes. Flip burgers and continue cooking for a few minutes more until desired doneness is reached. Before serving, toast the buns on the cooler side of the grill if desired.