Burgers & Fries with a Twist

I absolutely love the Food Network!! Being a foodie I am constantly inspired by the delicious sweet and savory dishes all of the chefs create. A few years back I was watching an episode of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives Guy Fieri was at a restaurant where they made stuffed burgers. I liked the idea so much that I decided to try it, but added my own twist to it. Here is what I came up with...

Brie burgers with lemon-basil mayo:

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef (or lean ground turkey)

4 oz. sliced brie cheese

1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

Ingredients for Mayo:

1/2 c. chopped fresh basil

1 c. mayo

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

salt, to taste

Directions: ( I used a George Foreman grill):

1. Heat grill.
2. In a medium glass bowl mix ground meat with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and form into patties.
4. Then grill for about 8 minutes or until the center is cooked.
5. Place 1 slice of cheese on each patty until melted, about 1 - 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the mayo:

1. In a small to medium bowl mix mayo, basil, lemon juice, and salt with a whisk until well combined.
2. Then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Garlic and Chili Powder Sweet Potato Fries:

Ingredients:

5 sweet potatoes

2 Tbsp. olive oil

3 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. chili powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
2. In a freezer size bag place oil, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Close bag and set to the side.
3. Now, peel the potatoes and slice into 1 inch strips. Add them to the mixture in the bag and coat thoroughly.
4. Place in a single layer on an non-greased baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes.
   (Note: the fries will not get crispy but will taste really good.) 

This is definitely on delicious dish and I'm glad I was able to take inspiration from one of my favorite Food Network stars! I suggest pairing this with a cool brew. ENJOY!!

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