Summer Feta Burger with Gourmet Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1 red onion , minced
• 1.75 pounds ground beef
• 0.25 pounds ground pork sausage
• 1.5 cups crumbled feta
• 0.25 cups red wine
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 1 large heirloom tomato , sliced
• 1 medium red onion , sliced
• 8 leaves green leaf lettuce leaves
• 8 Kaisers rolls , split

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 clove minced garlic, basil, and dill. Cover and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook 1 clove minced garlic and onion for 4 to 6 minutes, or until translucent. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

3. 3

   Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.

4. 4

   While the grill is heating, gently mix together the cooked garlic and onion, ground beef, pork sausage, feta cheese, red wine, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Do not over work the meat mixture. Divide into 8 equal parts and form into patties.

5. 5

   Grill patties on preheated grill for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until well done. Toast the split buns on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes. Assemble the burgers by spreading 1 1/2 tablespoon of the cheese and herb spread to both the top and bottom of each roll. Place patties on the bottom half of the rolls and stack a slice of tomato, sliced red onion, and a leaf of lettuce on each burger. Add the roll tops and serve.