Cola Burgers

Cola Burgers
A friend who's an excellent cook shared this hamburger recipe with me, and it has since become a family favorite. The unusual combination of cola and French salad dressing added to the ground beef gives it fabulous flavor. The mixture is also used as a basting sauce on the moist burgers. -Melva Baumer, Millmont, Pennsylvania
SERVINGS: 6

1 egg
1/2 cup cola*, divided
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15)
6 tablespoons French salad dressing, divided
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
6 hamburger buns, split

In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup cola, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons salad dressing, Parmesan cheese and salt. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into six 3/4 in. thick patties (the mixture will be moist). In a small bowl, combine the remaining cola and salad dressing; set aside.

Grill patties, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with cola mixture. Grill 8-10 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160°, basting and turning occasionally. Serve on buns.
Yield: 6 servings.

*Editor's Note: Diet cola is not recommended for this recipe.
Source: Quick Cooking