Italian Pork Burgers

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• ¼ cup salted butter, melted
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 8 hamburger buns
• 1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
• 1½ pound ground pork
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese
• 8 slices mozzarella cheese
• ¾ cup marinara sauce, warmed
• Fresh basil, sliced

1. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic powder and parsley.
2. Brush the butter mixture onto the inside of each hamburger bun half.
3. Preheat the grill to medium heat; toast the buns for 1 to 2 minutes and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine the Italian sausage, ground pork and parmesan cheese. 
5. Form eight large patties.
6. Grill the patties on medium-high heat for 5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reads 160 F. Top each with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
7. Build the burgers: bottom bun, cheese-topped patty, 1½ tablespoons warm marinara sauce, basil, top bun.
8. Serve immediately.