Cola Burgers

Lunch

A friend who's an excellent cook shared this hamburger recipe with me, and it has since become a family favorite. The unusual combination of cola and French salad dressing added to the ground beef gives it fabulous flavor. The mixture is also used as a basting sauce on the moist burgers.

Average Rating: 4.52

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

1 large egg
1/2 cup cola, divided
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15)
6 tablespoons French salad dressing, divided
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
6 hamburger buns, split
Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, pickles and sliced cheese

1. In a large bowl, combine egg, 1/4 cup cola, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons salad dressing, Parmesan cheese and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six 3/4-in.-thick patties (mixture will be moist).
2. In a small bowl, combine remaining cola and salad dressing; set aside.
3. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with cola mixture. Continue grilling to desired doneness, 6-8 minutes, brushing and turning occasionally. For medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°. Serve on buns. Serve burgers with optional toppings as desired.