Marinated hamburgers

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBeef, ground
ounceDeviled ham
dashPepper
4ouncesCheese, blue; quartered
cupWine, dry red
1tablespoonButter (or marg.); melted

Directions

Combine ground beef, deviled ham, and pepper; mix well. Divide mixture into 4 portions; mold each portion completely around a piece of cheese and gently shape into a patty.

Place patties in a glass containier; pour wine over each. Tightly cover; refrigerate 3 hours, turning meat over after 1-½ hours.

Remove patties from marinade, reserving marinade.

Brown patties in butter over medium-high heat 6 to 10 minutes, depending on desired degree of doneness. Place on a warm platter, and keep warm. Drain drippings from skillet. Pour marinade into skillet. Bring to a boil; let boil 5 minutes. Pour over hamburgers.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, sometime in 1977. Typos by Nancy Coleman. Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 01-19-95