July 9, 2024

Caprese Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise

Caprese Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise are one of our favorite summer burgers. I start these Rastelli’s Wagyu burgers by making a creamy mayonnaise in my food processor. Next, I cook the burgers in a cast iron skillet or we grill them outside. Finally, I top each burger with the Basil Mayonnaise, fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, and basil. We like this recipe for several reasons. First of all, I like that the Basil Mayonnaise can be made in advance. Secondly, I like that I can easily reheat any leftover burgers in the microwave. And, finally, we all love the hearty cheeseburgers and creamy basil mayonnaise.

THE EQUIPMENT I USED

A Food Processor- You’ll need this to make the Basil Mayonnaise. If you don’t have a food processor, you could use just mince the basil up finely.
A Cast Iron Skillet- I use this to pan cook my burgers. But you can use any skillet. Or you can grill the burgers.

THE INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR Caprese Burgers WITH Basil MAYONNAISE

Basil- You will need fresh basil. I like to keep a pot of fresh basil growing in my kitchen year round.
Mayonnaise- I always use Hellmann’s mayonnaise.
Waygu Beef- I get my Waygu burgers from Rastelli‘s. They are definitely the best burgers we’ve ever had.
Buns- I like to use sesame seed brioche buns for my Caprese Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise.
Lemon Juice- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Mozzarella cheese- Use the best quality cheese you can find.

HOW I MADE MY BURGERS

First, I made the basil mayonnaise in my food processor.
Then, I seasoned my beef patties and cooked them on medium heat in a cast iron skillet. We like our burgers well done.
Finally, I spread the mayonnaise on my buns and added the burgers and all the toppings.

If you like burgers, you need to try these tasty Caprese Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise.

Caprese Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise

Burgers topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, summer tomatoes, and creamy Basil Mayonnaise.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 540 kcal

Ingredients

4 Rastelli's Waygu Beef Butcher Burgers
¼ tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
4 slices tomato
8 fresh basil leaves
4 brioche buns

For the Basil Mayonnaise:

½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp. lemon juice
¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

Begin by making the Basil Mayonnaise: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Put the basil in the food processor, along with the rest of the ingredients. Process until the basil is combined with the mayonnaise.
Next, make the burgers: Sprinkle the beef patties with the salt and pepper.
Heat a cast iron skillet on high heat. Drizzle the cast iron skillet with the oil and cook the burgers to your desired doneness. When the burgers are almost done, top them with the cheese.
Serve the burgers on the buns with the tomato, basil, and Basil Mayonnaise.