Thursday, March 24, 2011

Stuffed Feta Turkey Burgers

These burgers are healthy alternative to beef burgers. The fresh ingredients take these burgers over the TOP!

Stuffed Feta Turkey Burgers
Serves: 4

1 lb ground turkey
1 whole egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup diced mushrooms
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
2 pinches kosher salt
black pepper, to taste
1 dash ground cayenne pepper
1/3 cup breadcrumbs, more for texture
1/2 cup crumbled feta
4 whole wheat hamburger buns
Franks hot pepper sauce
Garnishes; lettuce, tomato, onion slices, mayo and ketchup.

In a large bowl, using your hands, combine ground turkey and egg. Add the mushrooms and cilantro. Season with salt and peppers. Add in the breadcrumbs. Continue adding, until meat mixture is no longer overly moist.
Make 8 medium sized patties, about 1/4 inch thick. Top 4 of the patties with crumbled feta. Top with second patty, pinch seams together.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add in some olive oil. Shake to coat skillet. Place patties in skillet. Cook 6-8 min. Flip, continue cooking another 8 min on other side, or until meat is cooked through.
Meanwhile, butter both sides of bun. Toast buns. Spread mayo on bottom bun. Top with ketchup and onion slices. Place patty on top. Apply hot sauce to patty, and top with lettuce and tomato. Top with remaining bun.
Lastly, now this is important. Take a bite and enjoy. Yum!

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