Italian Sausage Burgers with Peperonata & Creamy Tomato Spread
Italian Sausage Burgers with Peperonata & Creamy Tomato Spread
This burger from Jamie M. of Maple Grove, MN was a winner in our No Ordinary Burger Contest.


Ingredients
- 6
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1/3
cup
oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, reserve 1 1/2 tablespoon oil
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1
5-6 oz. pkg.
garlic & herb spreadable cheese
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4
Tbsp.
white balsamic vinegar, divided
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1
Tbsp.
olive oil
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1
each
red, yellow, and orange bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
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salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
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1/4
cup
golden raisins
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2
Tbsp.
capers, drained
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6
Romaine lettuce leaves, optional
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6
ciabatta rolls, split, toasted
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Directions
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Heat the grill to medium-high. Place burgers on grill.
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In a mini processor, combine sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 tablespoon tomato oil, cheese and 1 tablespoon vinegar.
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Puree to a slightly chunky spread. Set aside or refrigerate up to one day.
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In a large non-stick skillet, heat remaining tablespoon of tomato oil and olive oil over medium heat.
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Add peppers and a pinch of salt and sauté until lightly browned and soft, about 12 minutes.
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Stir in remaining vinegar, raisins and capers and cook for one minute.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
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Spread bun bottoms with cheese spread.
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Add romaine, burger, peperonata and top bun.