Italian bakers invented focaccina in 1950s Liguria specifically as burger bread—50 years before Italy discovered American hamburgers.
Focaccina Burger
Get ready to elevate your burger game with our Focaccina Burger! This mouthwatering creation features juicy ground meat nestled between two fluffy layers of aromatic focaccia, adding a delightful twist to your classic burger experience. Top it off with fresh basil and melted cheese for a flavor explosion that will leave everyone craving more!
Prep
5
min
Cook
14
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 100g formaggio spalmabile light (3.53 oz)@exquisa_italia Fitline
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- q.b. sale e pepe
📦Other(2)
- 400g macinato (0.88 lbs)used 300g of turkey instead
- 1 base pizza rettangolare (460g)@buitoniitalia
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Brown the meat with spices.
- 2
At the end of cooking, add the cream cheese.
- 3
Let it cool slightly.
- 4
Cut the pizza base into 6 rectangles.
- 5
Stuff the rectangles.
- 6
Add melting cheese.
- 7
Cook in a pan for 7 minutes on each side.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brown the meat at 300-325°F to achieve proper Maillard reaction without overcooking, as cream cheese addition later will continue cooking the proteins.technique300-325°F
- ✓Add cream cheese only when meat temperature drops to 140-150°F to prevent the dairy from breaking and creating a grainy texture due to protein coagulation.timing140-150°F
- ✓Cut pizza base rectangles to 4x3 inch portions for optimal bread-to-filling ratio, ensuring even cooking and preventing filling leakage during pan-frying.technique4x3 inch portions
- ✓Cook each side for exactly 7 minutes at medium heat (275-300°F pan surface) to achieve golden crust while allowing internal temperature to reach 165°F for food safety.timing7 minutes, 275-300°F
- ✓Use melting cheeses with 45-50% moisture content like mozzarella or fontina, as they create proper stretch and don't separate under the sustained heat of pan-frying.ingredient45-50% moisture content
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Prep
5
min
Cook
14
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
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Italian bakers invented focaccina in 1950s Liguria specifically as burger bread—50 years before Italy discovered American hamburgers.
Focaccina Burger
Get ready to elevate your burger game with our Focaccina Burger! This mouthwatering creation features juicy ground meat nestled between two fluffy layers of aromatic focaccia, adding a delightful twist to your classic burger experience. Top it off with fresh basil and melted cheese for a flavor explosion that will leave everyone craving more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 100g formaggio spalmabile light (3.53 oz)@exquisa_italia Fitline
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- q.b. sale e pepe
📦Other(2)
- 400g macinato (0.88 lbs)used 300g of turkey instead
- 1 base pizza rettangolare (460g)@buitoniitalia
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Brown the meat with spices.
- 2
At the end of cooking, add the cream cheese.
- 3
Let it cool slightly.
- 4
Cut the pizza base into 6 rectangles.
- 5
Stuff the rectangles.
- 6
Add melting cheese.
- 7
Cook in a pan for 7 minutes on each side.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brown the meat at 300-325°F to achieve proper Maillard reaction without overcooking, as cream cheese addition later will continue cooking the proteins.technique300-325°F
- ✓Add cream cheese only when meat temperature drops to 140-150°F to prevent the dairy from breaking and creating a grainy texture due to protein coagulation.timing140-150°F
- ✓Cut pizza base rectangles to 4x3 inch portions for optimal bread-to-filling ratio, ensuring even cooking and preventing filling leakage during pan-frying.technique4x3 inch portions
- ✓Cook each side for exactly 7 minutes at medium heat (275-300°F pan surface) to achieve golden crust while allowing internal temperature to reach 165°F for food safety.timing7 minutes, 275-300°F
- ✓Use melting cheeses with 45-50% moisture content like mozzarella or fontina, as they create proper stretch and don't separate under the sustained heat of pan-frying.ingredient45-50% moisture content