Grilled Bruschetta Sliders Recipe

Ingredients

1

cup Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes (from 14.5-oz can)

2

tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 

1

teaspoon Italian seasoning

8

slices fresh mozzarella cheese

8

mini burger buns (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter), split

Directions

 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, toss tomatoes and basil; cover and refrigerate.
 In medium bowl, mix ground beef and Italian seasoning. Shape into 8 equal patties.
 Place patties in grill basket; place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160ºF.
 Place patties on bottom halves of buns. Top each with slice of cheese and spoonful of tomato mixture. Cover with top halves of buns.