DAD'S COLA BURGERS

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Combine the Saltine crumbs, 1/4 cup cola, 3 Tbsp. salad dressing, egg, Parmesan cheese and 1/4 tsp. salt.

Step 2

Add beef; mix well.

Step 3

Shape into six -in.-thick patties (the mixture will be moist); sprinkle with the remaining salt.

Step 4

Combine the remaining cola and salad dressing.

Step 5

Grill patties, covered, over medium heat 3 minutes per side.

Step 6

Brush with cola mixture.

Step 7

Grill, brushing and turning occasionally, until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes longer.

Step 8

Serve on buns; if desired, top with lettuce, tomato and onion. 1 burger: 419 cal., 20g fat (6g sat. fat), 103mg chol., 698mg sod., 30g carb. (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g pro.