Patch - Our Favorite Burger Recipes Cookbook

Two moms with small children, we were looking for a way to do what we loved and stay home with the kids too. We had always shared a love of home cooking and making memories with family & friends and so, after many a conversation over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born. We put together our first catalog at our kitchen tables, enlisting the help of our loved ones wherever we could. From that very first mailing, we found an immediate connection with many of our customers and it wasnt long before we began receiving letters, photos and recipes from these new friends. In 1992, we put together our very first cookbook, compiled from hundreds of these recipes and, the rest, as they say, is history. Hard to believe its been over 25 years since those kitchen-table days! From that original little Gooseberry Patch family, weve grown to include an amazing group of creative folks who love cooking, decorating and creating as much as we do.

Today, were best known for our homestyle, family-friendly cookbooks, now recognized as national bestsellers. One things for sure, we couldnt have done it without our friends all across the country. Each year, were honored to turn thousands of your recipes into our collectible cookbooks. Our hope is that each book captures the stories and heart of all of you who have shared with us. Whether youve been with us since the beginning or are just discovering us, welcome to the Gooseberry Patch family!

Welcome

Dear Friend, Whether broiled, grilled, open-faced or stuffed, theres no wrong way to eat a burger...theyre always a treat! Thats why weve gathered all of our tastiest, tried & true burger recipes for you in this convenient collection. Best-Ever Cheddar Burgers, Mini Onion Burgers and Delicious Patty Melts are all family favorites.

Try Black Bean Burgers and Irenes Portabella Burgers for a meatless twist, or Crunchy Chicken Burgers for something deliciously different. Weve included recipes to make your own burger toppings like Garden-Fresh Catsup and Quick Hot & Sweet Mustard...even whip up a batch of Homemade Burger Buns. So fire up the grill, turn on the oven or grill and discover heaven on a bun! Well take ours with everything!
Jo Ann & Vickie

Bestest Burger Ever

Makes 6 sandwiches 2 lbs. ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 t. salt 1 t. dried basil 1/3 c. teriyaki sauce 1/4 c. teriyaki sauce 1/4 c.

Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1 T. grated Parmesan cheese 6 slices American cheese 6 onion rolls, split Mix together beef, onion, salt, pepper and basil. Add teriyaki sauce, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Divide into 6 patties. Grill to desired doneness; top with American cheese. Juicy burgers start with ground beef chuck. Juicy burgers start with ground beef chuck.

A little fat in the beef adds flavor...theres no need to pay more for extra-lean ground sirloin!

Italian Hamburgers

Makes 12 to 14 servings 2 to 3 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 3 lbs. ground beef 0.7-oz. pkg. Italian salad dressing mix 2 eggs, beaten 1 c. Italian-flavored dry bread crumbs 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 12 to 14 hamburger buns, split In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except buns.

Mix well and form into 12 to 14 patties. Grill to preferred doneness. Serve on buns. Tuck burgers into the pockets of halved pita rounds...easy for small hands to hold and a tasty change from the same old hamburger buns.

Mini Onion Burgers

Makes 12 to 15 servings 1 red onion, sliced 1 lb. salt 1/8 t. pepper 12 to 15 small potato rolls, split 6 T. mayonnaise 2 T. mayonnaise 2 T.