Totally gonna 'burglerize' this one

This week's guest post comes courtesy of Heather Morrison, the very talented lady behind Toronto Uncovered and BlogCampaigning. In this post, she tackles one of my favourite foods in the world: the frequently-coveted yet seldom-perfect burger. Check out her terrific recipe:

I have always had a pretty strong appreciation for homemade burgers. Burgers from McDonalds, BK and even Wendy’s don’t really do it for me - something about that round (or square) flat patty just kind of creeps me out. Plus, there’s really nothing that compares to the taste of a good homemade burger – be it beef, chicken or turkey. My cooking style is very much “throw whatever you have into the mix, and see how it turns out”. This is why I am a good cook and a horrendous baker – I don’t operate well with boundaries. For my burgers, I have experimented with a number of different ingredients, depending on the contents of my fridge, but I think I’ve finally narrowed it down something closely resembling a successful recipe. See below –

• 1 package of ground turkey, beef or chicken
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 squirt BBQ Sauce
• Cheese, diced/crumbled (I like smoked cheddar or feta) – add as much as you want! This is a MUST!
• 3 pieces of prosciutto, diced
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 egg
• ½ cup of breadcrumbs
• 2 spring onions (or red chopped also works)
• 5 leaves basil
• 1 tsp hot sauce (or 1 crushed chilli)

Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees (or fire up the grill). Mix up all of the ingredients into a big bowl and let sit for 30 minutes. Form your burgers into round patties by hand and lay them flat on a cooking sheet or your BBQ. Burgers should take approximately 20-30 minutes to cook in the oven and 15-20 on the grill. Check periodically.