Italian Sausage Burgers

Hello everyone.  So far in this new composition cook book I have done really good about the recipes I choose to go in there.  Almost all of them has gotten a smiley face; this recipe got one too.

                                                             Italian Sausage Burgers

                                                         prep: 20 min.     grill: 14 min.

                                                      I think this is another Publix recipe

                                                    1 pound ground beef (we used turkey)

                           4 ounces bulk pork sausage (we used Johnsville's ground Italian)

                                                               1 cup marinara sauce

                           2 Tablespoons snipped fresh basil or teaspoons dried basil, crushed

                                             1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
                                  4 slices Publix Bakery Italian 5-grain bread, toasted
                               1 to 2 ounces provolone or mozzarella cheese shredded
                                                    fresh basil, shredded (optional)
ONE: In a large bowl combine beef, sausage, 2 tablespoons of the marinara sauce, the Parmesan and snipped basil.  Shape into four 3/4 inch thick patties.
TWO: For a charcoal grill place patties on grill rack directly over medium coals.  Grill, uncovered, for 14 to 18 minutes or until an instant read thermometer inserted in a patty registers 160 degrees, turning once halfway through grilling.  (For gas frill preheat grill.  Reduce heat to medium.  Place patties on grill rack.  Cover and grill as above.)
THREE: Serve each patty on a slice of toasted Publix Bakery Italian 5-Grain bread.  Heat remaining marinara sauce and spoon atop patties.  Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, top with shredded basil.  Makes 4 servings.