Italian-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach

These Italian-Sausage Burgers are a flavorful twist on the classic burger. The juicy Italian sausage patties are paired with garlicky spinach and a creamy Parmesan mayo spread for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, for cooking

Instructions:

Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat

Divide the ground Italian sausage into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties

Season the patties with salt and pepper

Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks

Toast the burger buns on the grill for a minute or two until they are lightly browned

While the burgers are cooking, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium heat

Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and saut for about 30 seconds until fragrant

Add the fresh spinach leaves to the pan and saut for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted

Season with salt and pepper to taste

In a small bowl, mix the grated Parmesan cheese and mayonnaise to create a garlicky Parmesan mayo spread

Spread the garlicky Parmesan mayo on the toasted burger buns

Place the cooked Italian-sausage patties on the bottom buns, then top with the garlicky spinach mixture

Place the top buns on the spinach and serve immediately

Enjoy your Italian-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach