#burgerinspired

In a unique open-face sub sandwich, you can enjoy the tastes of a classic cheeseburger. On toasted Italian or French bread, this recipe calls for grilled burger patties that are juicy, melted cheddar cheese, fresh vegetables, and creamy mayonnaise. It's a tasty new take on an old favorite!

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 slices of Italian or French bread. 4 tablespoons mayonnaise. 4 slices of cheddar cheese. 1 small onion, thinly sliced. 1 tomato, sliced. Lettuce leaves. Pickles, optional.

Instructions: Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and form them into burger patties. Season each patty with salt and pepper. Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and allow it to melt. While the burgers are cooking, toast the slices of bread on the grill until they are lightly browned. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each toasted bread slice. Place a lettuce leaf on top of each bread slice with mayo. Place the cooked cheeseburger patties on top of the lettuce. Top each patty with sliced onion and tomato. Serve the open-face cheeseburger subs hot, optionally garnished with pickles on the side.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

This salad is a tasty, gluten-free take on the traditional bacon blue cheeseburger. It's full of flavor and great for people who want a burger but don't want the bun.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese. 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled. 1 head of lettuce, washed and chopped. 1 tomato, diced. 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced. 1/4 cup gluten-free mayonnaise. 1 tbsp gluten-free Dijon mustard. 1 tsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into four patties. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. While the burgers are cooking, mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl to create the dressing. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced red onion. Once the burgers are done, remove them from the grill and let them rest for a minute. To assemble the salad, place the burger patties on top of the salad mixture. Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese and cooked bacon over the burgers. Drizzle the dressing over the top of the salad. Serve immediately and enjoy your Bacon Blue Cheeseburger Salad!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes