These burgers were good. I mean, really good. Typically, burgers are great all on their own, but these Mushroom Pesto Burgers took the burger game to a whole other level! Now, I don’t want you guys to think I’m tooting my own horn because this recipe wasn’t ALL my idea. I actually got the inspiration from the monthly magazines my local supermarket sends me for being a loyal customer.

Yes, I’m a total food-geek and I read those magazines from front to back, taking in all the tips, tricks and recipes they have to offer. I made a few ingredient alterations and opted to cook them on an electric griddle instead of a grill (which saved me so much time). You can see the original recipe that inspired it here: Secret Mushroom Pesto Burgers.

THE MAIN EVENTS: MUSHROOM & PESTO

What I really loved about this recipe is that the mushrooms and pesto are blended in with the ground beef creating one big super mixture. You’ll start by pulsing the mushrooms in a food processor until they’re completely minced. You’ll then mix them in with the beef and pesto sauce. The pesto gives the patties an incredibly savory flavor and juicy texture.

The mushrooms add to the juicy burgers as well but they also help stretch the beef giving you more bang for your buck. I was able to get 8 whole patties out of this recipe and they were all fairly large in size. After forming the mushroom, beef and pesto mixture into even patties, you’ll start the fun and EASIEST part: cooking them on a griddle.

THE ELECTRIC GRIDDLE

My electric griddle has literally been a life saver for me in the kitchen. I use it for soooo many different recipes such as my Whole Wheat Pancakes & Nutella French Toast. But I’ve also used it to cook chicken strips, bacon, sausages, and now BURGERS! It saves me a ton of time because its large size allows me to cook larger batches of items all at once.

Presto Slimline Griddle, Black, 22″

I admit I was a little worried when I first decided to cook my burgers on the electric griddle. I wasn’t sure if the burgers would cook evenly or if they would cook too slow, etc. But honestly, they cooked through perfectly. No burnt sides, no red insides, and they were juicier than any burger I’ve ever made. I outline exactly how to cook the burgers on the electric griddle in the full recipe below. And here’s a link to the griddle I have at home:

Lastly, I want to mention that these burgers include a super simple recipe for a creamy pesto sauce that really brings out the overall pesto flavor of the burgers. And when I say simple, I mean 2-ingredient-simple. Mayo and pesto sauce are all you need. It’s the perfect condiment for this burger! Other than that, you can add your usual favorite burger topping for the finishing touches creating an epic Mushroom Pesto Burger. 😉

Mushroom Pesto Burgers – Electric Griddle Recipe

Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy

Servings

patties

Prep time

minutes

Cook time

minutes

Calories per patty

267

kcal

These Mushroom Pesto Burgers are juicy, savory and include a creamy pesto sauce for the finishing touch! Cook them on an electric griddle for ultimate ease!

Ingredients

FOR PATTIES
8 oz fresh mushrooms
2 lbs ground beef
½ cup pesto sauce
FOR PESTO SAUCE
2 Tbs pesto sauce
¼ cup mayo
IDEAS FOR SERVING
Buns
Lettuce or Spinach
Tomatoes
Onions
Cheese

Directions

Pulse the mushrooms in a food processor until they are chopped small
In a large bowl, add the chopped mushrooms, ground beef and pesto sauce. Mix well until everything is combined evenly. It helps if you use your hands to mix in this step
Form the mixture into 8 even patties
If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 350 degrees (if you don’t have a griddle, you can also cook them on a grill, skillet or oven)
Add all the patties to the griddle and cook for about 8 minutes until they are sizzling and browned. Then flip the patties and cook for another 8 minutes. You can increase/decrease cooking time depending on what doneness you prefer
While burgers are cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing the mayo and pesto sauce in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside until time to serve
Once patties are cooked through, you can serve them on your choice of buns, top them with the prepared pesto sauce and any other toppings of your choice

Notes

STORAGE: If you have leftovers, they will store well in an air tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Inspired by Kroger’s Secret Mushroom Pesto Burgers
Calories & Nutritional Info may vary based on different brands and ingredients used. Nutritional Info below was calculated using Very Fit Well’s Nutrition Calculator.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container

Calories267

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.2g 32%
- Saturated Fat 5.3g 27%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 241mg 11%

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
Potassium 289mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 4.2g 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
- Sugars 2.5g
Protein 17.2g 35%

Calcium 7%
Iron 14%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.