This almost-Mediterranean Bettah Feta Burger recipe isn't just a cutesy name - it's your new favorite burger! Stuffed with crumbled feta cheese, these babies are then topped with peppery arugula, juicy roasted red peppers, crispy bacon, and even more creamy whipped feta for a crazy flavor explosion!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Keyword feta burger
Prep Time 45 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Resting Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 55 minutesminutes
Servings 4burgers
Calories 1071kcal
Author Erica
Ingredients
2poundsground buffalo or lean beef
2teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
3teaspoonssmoked paprika
1teaspoonblack pepper
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspooncayenne pepperground
4ouncesfeta cheesecrumbled
Kosher salt
4slicesHavarti cheese
8slicesbaconcooked
1avocadosliced
6-8roasted red peppersjarred
Baby arugula leaves
Red onionsliced
4hamburger bunssplit & buttered
Whipped Feta
6ouncesfeta cheesecrumbled
3ouncescream cheesewhipped
Instructions
Preheat an outdoor grill on medium heat, and lightly spray the grate with cooking oil.
Combine the ground buffalo/beef, Worcestershire, and seasonings in a medium bowl. Knead together with your hands until well combined, then form the mixture into 8 equally-sized balls. Flatten them to make thin patties.
Divide the feta cheese between four patties, then top each with a second patty. Press the edges together to seal the cheese inside, then smooth out the sides with the palms of your hands. Sprinkle generously with salt.
Cook on the grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired doneness, 4-5 minutes per side for medium. Aim for between 145 and 160 degrees F. Remove from the grill and top with Havarti cheese, allowing it to melt from the residual heat. Let the burgers rest 4-5 minutes while you prep your toppings.
Place buns, cut side down, on grill and toast about 1 minute.
Load up the burgers! Layer arugula, red pepper, and red onion on the bottom on the hamburger bun. Top with the burger, bacon, and avocado. Spread some whipped feta on the cut side of the top buns, then place it on top of the burgers. Skewer with a toothpick or cocktail stick & serve.
Whipped Feta:
Add crumbled feta to a food processor and pulse until small crumbs remain. Add cream cheese and puree for 4-5 minutes until creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. Refrigerate any leftovers.