Spiced Italian Burgers  (8 Servings) 

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• ½ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 2 lbs. ground chuck
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 Tbsp Art of Chipotle Gourmet Paste
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 8 bakery rolls or choice of ciabatta rolls or an Italian type roll
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 slices Jack cheese
• 8 large basil leaves

Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a grill.

Place the garlic and parsley in the bowl of a food processor.  Pulse until finely chopped.  Add the ground chuck, Parmesan cheese, Gourmet Chipotle Paste, salt and pepper.  Mix until ingredients are combined.  Form the mixture into 8 patties.  Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes each side.

Brush the cut side of each roll with olive oil and toast on the grill for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.

To serve, place a burger on the bottom half of each of the rolls.  Place 1 slice of jack cheese on top of the burgers.  Place the basil leaf on top of the cheese and cover with the top half.