Cheddar Shredder

Name: Cheddar Shredder
Yield: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 lb (600 g) lean ground veal; 1 garlic clove chopped; 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped onion; 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup (60 mL) dried cranberries or raisins; 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh basil; 1 egg; 2/3 cup (160 mL) bread crumbs; 3 to 4 oz (90 to 120 g) Canadian Cheddar finely diced; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; Garnish; 4 to 6 burger buns; 1/4 cup (60 mL) mayonnaise; 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard; 1 cup (250 mL) baby spinach leaves

Veal, fruit and Cheddar Cheeseburger

Prep: 20 min
Cooking: 15 min

Yields 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/3 lb (600 g) lean ground veal
1 garlic clove chopped
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped onion
1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup (60 mL) dried cranberries or raisins
3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh basil
1 egg
2/3 cup (160 mL) bread crumbs
3 to 4 oz (90 to 120 g) Canadian Cheddar finely diced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Garnish
4 to 6 burger buns
1/4 cup (60 mL) mayonnaise
1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
1 cup (250 mL) baby spinach leaves

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Preparation

Preheat BBQ to medium-high or the oven to 425 °F (210 °C).

Place all ingredients, including Cheddar, except garnish and toppings, in a mixing bowl. Season to taste and combine. Divide preparation into four to six parts and shape into patties.

Place patties on grill or on parchment-covered baking sheet on center rack of oven. Cook burgers 12-15 minutes turning them over only once.

Heat burger buns. Mix mayo and mustard and spread on burger buns. Top with spinach and serve.