Italian Patty Melt
Ingredients
1 egg
1/2 cup traditional spaghetti sauce, divided
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
8 slices Italian bread
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
~In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce, bread crumbs, and pepper.
~Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four oval patties; set aside.
~Combine butter and seasonings; brush over both sides of bread. In a large skillet, toast bread until lightly browned; set aside.
~In the same skillet, cook patties over medium heat for four to six minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
~Spoon remaining sauce over patties; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for one minute or until cheese is melted. Place burgers on four slices of toast; top with remaining toast.