Donnas Seasoned Hamburger Patties Recipes

HOW TO SEASON HAMBURGER PATTIES

Steps:

• So I might be the last one on the planet to do it this way --
• In the past, I've seasoned hamburger patties on the grill -- while they were grilling. And while it works, it wasn't going to work for me last weekend when we were having a bunch of family over for dinner. I wanted to prep as much as I could ahead of time so that I could enjoy them while they were at our house, instead of running around my kitchen like a chicken without a head (sorry, bad visual!) -- so this is what happened.
• As I was getting everything out, I though, "Why not season the bottom of the cookie sheet first so that both sides of the patties can be grilled before they hit the grill?".
• So that's what I did. Sprinkle seasoning on the cookie sheet. Make patties and then put them on top of the seasoning and move around a little to "catch it all" and waste as little as possible. Sprinkle more on top and voila.
• Ready for the grill. (Or refrigerator, in my case -- as I was making them up early in the afternoon long before everyone arrived. This is what happens when there is a baby in the house -- you get stuff done while they are sleeping, even if that means making dinner at 2pm!).
• And while I didn't get all scientific about it, it seemed to me that the seasoning stuck to the burger better and less fell through into the grill!
• How about you? How do you season hamburger patties?

BEST EVER COOKOUT HAMBURGER PATTIES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients.
• Shape into 4 patties, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Place in square baking dish 8 x 8 x 2-inches.
• If desired, brush each patty with additional catsup.
• Cover loosely and microwave on high (100%) 5 minutes; turn dish one-quarter turn.
• Microwave until done, 2 to 3 minutes.
• ALTERNATE COOKING METHOD: Grill to desired doneness.