Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for kids and teens with cystic fibrosis (CF), who may need additional calories to meet their nutritional needs. Prep time: 25 minutes What you need: 6 ounces ground beef, 70% lean 4 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casing removed 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning 4 1-ounce slices whole-milk mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 hamburger buns 1/4 cup warm pizza sauce, store-bought or already prepared What to do: Prepare grill. Combine first four ingredients in a bowl. Form into two patties about an inch thick. Grill patties about 5 inches from coals, about 6 minutes per side, until cooked through. Top each burger with 2 slices of mozzarella about 30 seconds before removing burgers from the grill. Brush olive oil on the inside of each hamburger bun and lightly toast on grill until golden. Put 1/8 cup of warm pizza sauce on each hamburger bun, then place a burger on the bun. Nutritional analysis (per serving): 662 calories 32g protein 47g fat 790mg sodium 403mg calcium Serves: 2 Serving size: 1 burger patty with bun Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used. Back to Articles Related Articles About Recipes for Kids With Cystic Fibrosis These high-calorie recipes are especially for kids with cystic fibrosis (CF). Kids with CF may need additional calories to meet their nutritional needs. Check out these delicious recipes. Read More Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system Kids who have it can get lung infections often and have trouble breathing. Read More Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that causes the body to produce mucus that's extremely thick and sticky. It mainly affects the lungs and the pancreas, causing serious breathing and digestive problems. Read More Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis affects the lungs and makes it hard to breathe. Find out more in this article for kids. Read More Cystic Fibrosis and Nutrition Besides extra calories, kids with cystic fibrosis have some specific nutritional needs. Find out ways to help your child with CF grow healthy and strong. Read More Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. © 1995-2021 KidsHealth®. All rights reserved. Images provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com.