Hamburguesa con queso y pepinillos empanados

Ingredientes

• Ranch Dressing
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 tablespoon buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill *
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• Oven Fried Pickles
• 6 refrigerator dill pickle planks, cut in half
• 1 large Land O Lakes® Egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• Burgers
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar American Blend
• 4 hamburger buns
• Red onion rings, if desired

Preparación

1. 1

   Combine all dressing ingredients in bowl; mix well. Refrigerate.

2. 2

   Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

3. 3

   Pat pickle slices dry on paper towel; set aside. Combine egg and water in bowl; beat well. Set aside.

4. 4

   Combine flour and 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper in bowl. Place bread crumbs into another bowl. Coat pickle slices with flour mixture; shake off excess. Dip pickle slices into egg mixture; press into bread crumbs. Place in single layer on prepared baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake, turning once, 25-30 minutes or until crisp and light golden brown. Remove from oven; set aside.

6. 6

   Heat gas grill to medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.

7. 7

   Form ground beef into 4 patties; season with salt and pepper. Place patties onto grill. Grill, turning once, 10-14 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 160°F and meat is no longer pink in center.

8. 8

   Top each burger with 2 slices cheese; continue grilling until cheese is melted. Place cut-sides of buns onto grill. Grill until toasted.

9. 9

   Spread 1 tablespoon ranch dressing onto each toasted bun half. Place burgers onto bottom half of bun; top with 3 pickle halves, red onion slices, if desired and top half of bun.