Pepper-Crusted Mozzarella-Stuffed Sausage Burger

The rich and savory flavors of sausage and the gooey goodness of melted mozzarella cheese come together in this burger. The pepper crust gives it a nice spicy kick, and the fresh toppings and sauces make it just right. Its a burger that will satisfy your hunger

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground sausage meat
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 equal cubes
• 2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 burger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 tomato slices
• 4 red onion slices
• 4 tbsp mayonnaise
• 4 tsp Dijon mustard
• 4 tsp ketchup
• 4 tsp olive oil

Instructions:

Divide the ground sausage meat into 4 equal portions

Take each portion and flatten it into a patty on a clean surface

Place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center of each patty

Fold the sausage meat around the cheese to encase it completely and form a burger patty

Season each patty with freshly ground black pepper and salt on both sides

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates or surface

Place the sausage patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the cheese is melted

While the patties are cooking, toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly browned

Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun and Dijon mustard on the top half

Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a tomato slice, a sausage patty, and a slice of red onion

Drizzle each patty with ketchup and place the top bun on top

Serve the Pepper-Crusted Mozzarella-Stuffed Sausage Burgers immediately and enjoy