Everyone has cracked open a cold cola to better enjoy their barbecue or cookout, but could we bring those malty, caramel flavors to our meals as well? Could we find a new way to make burgers even more indulgent than ever? Turns out, the answer is yes! Cola burgers infuse the beef with cola so each savory bite has a unique sweetness to make it all the more satisfying. Parmesan and salad dressing bring a little sharpness and tang to the beefy flavor before the burgers are thrown on the grill and basted with even more cola to glaze on that distinct soda flavor. With how quick these burgers are to throw together, Cola Burgers will be a favorite at your next cookout and for all the meals to come!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup cola, divided
- 1/2 cup saltine crackers, crushed
- 6 tablespoons French salad dressing, divided
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 6 hamburger buns, split
- lettuce leaves, optional, for topping
- tomato, optional, sliced, for topping
- red onion, optional, sliced, for topping
- pickles, optional, for topping
- cheese, optional, of your choice, sliced, for topping
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Step 2 –In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup of the cola, the cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the salad dressing, the parmesan cheese, and the salt.
Step 3 –Crumble the beef over the mixture and mix well.
Step 4 –Shape the beef mixture into six 3/4-inch-thick patties. The mixture will be moist.
Step 5 –In a small bowl, combine the remaining cola and the remaining salad dressing.
Step 6 –Place the burgers on the grill and cover, cooking the burgers for 3 minutes on each side.
Step 7 –Brush the burgers with the cola and salad dressing mixture.
Step 8 –Grill the burgers, continuing to brush and flip them occasionally, until the burgers reach the desired temperature between 145-160 degrees F, about 3-8 minutes.
Step 9 –Serve the burgers on the buns with your favorite burger toppings.
