Burger Nests

Ingredients:

1 lb

lean Ground Beef

In a bowl combine meat, bread crumbs, egg, water and half of the cheese and mix together.  

Divide into 4 parts and form patties with the sides elevated, that they are shaped like a bird’s nest.

Place on a greased baking sheet.

Drain the diced tomatoes and place one tablespoon tomatoes into the center of each nest.

Bake in 350˚F preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and distribute the remaining cheese on top of the nests, slice the small tomato and place a slice on top of the cheese.

Bake for another 10 minutes, until meat is done.

Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.

3 tbs

unseasoned Bread Crumbs

3 tbs

Water

1

Egg

8 oz

Swiss Cheese finely chopped

1 small

Onion finely diced

Salt & Pepper to taste

1 can

diced Tomatoes

1 small

Tomato

Swiss cheese can be substituted with another cheese, like Gouda or even Cheddar.

A well received variation to meatloaf, fancy and appealing enough to present to guests.