Cola Burgers

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the burger patties: In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup cola, the cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of salad dressing, the Parmesan cheese and the salt. Crumble the beef over the mixture, and mix it lightly but thoroughly. Shape the mixture into six 3/4-inch-thick patties (the mixture will be moist). Editor's Tip: To help prevent the burgers from falling apart, refrigerate the patties for about 20 minutes before grilling them.

2. 2

   Mix the basting sauce: In a small bowl, combine the remaining cola and salad dressing, and set the mixture aside.

3. 3

   Grill the burgers, covered, over medium heat for three minutes on each side. Brush them with the cola mixture. Continue grilling until a thermometer reads 160°F, six to eight minutes, brushing and turning occasionally. Serve them on buns with optional toppings as desired.