Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Turkey Burgers

Today I am longing for the summer breeze, sunny days at the pool but with possible snow on the way, it's not happening. So I am using the indoor grill to indulge in a summer family favorite, turkey burgers. I like to add a cheesey surprise inside the burger for my kids--we use Swiss cheese but I urge you to use your own preference (we have had success with goat cheese). To keep us warm, I am including a roasted butternut squash.
Happy Eating!

Turkey Burgers

1/2 lb. ground turkey (pref white but a mix of dark and white ok)
4 slices swiss cheese
olive oil
salt and pepper
condiments
4 whole grain buns

Heat your grill. Mix turkey with salt, pepper and a touch of olive oil. Make 8 thin patties. 'Fold' the swiss cheese into little squares and place on four of the patties. Smoosh the remaining four patties on top of the cheese to completely cover the cheese (the cheese is a stuffing); be sure no cheese is exposed and both patties are bound together.
Heat on grill until you see some cheese start to ooze out (this means the burger is cooked--neat huh?!). Place burgers on plate and cover with foil.
Brush buns with olive oil (can be infused with garlic for extra flavor*) and place on grill until there are grill marks--usually 2-3 minutes. Set up burgers as usual.

** To infuse olive oil with garlic, smash one clove of garlic and place in small glass dish with 2-3 tablespoons olive oil. Microwave for 20-30 seconds on high. Remove clove and use olive oil.

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