Turkey Burgers With Goat Cheese Food

GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven broiler.
• In a medium bowl, mix ground turkey, spinach, and goat cheese. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
• Arrange patties on a broiler pan, and place in the center of the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until done.

TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• For the Meyer lemon-honey mustard: Whisk together in a small bowl the mustard, honey, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
• For the burgers: Preheat the grill to high. Form the meat into four 6-ounce burgers. If you are not going to cook right away, keep the burgers cold in the refrigerator. Sprinkle the burgers on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. During the last minutes of cooking, add 2 slices of cheese to each burger, cover the grill and let the cheese soften slightly, about 1 minute. Put the burgers on the buns, drizzle with some of the Meyer lemon-honey mustard and top with a few sprigs of watercress. Serve with extra mustard on the side.

THYME TURKEY BURGERS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat your grill or pan if using the stove.
• Combine all the herbs together in a small bowl.
• Divide the turkey into four, equal-sized portions.
• Mix 1/4 of the herb mixture into each portion or turkey, and mix well with your hands.
• Mix in salt and pepper if desired.
• Cook or grill turkey burgers, turning a few times, for about 6-7 minutes per side.
• Check for doneness by cutting into the center of one.
• If no longer pink, then they are done.
• Smear room-temperature goat cheese on the hot burgers.
• Serve with grilled sweet onions and tomatoes or on their own.

GOAT CHEESE TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Shape turkey into 8 patties.
• Top half the patties with a piece of cheese, top with remaining patties. Seal edges.
• Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook patties about 10 minutes, turning once, until cooked through.
• Combine mayo and lemon zest.
• Serve burgers on buns with peppers, mayo and lettuce.

TURKEY CHEESE BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the onions with cayenne, oregano and basil for about 4-5 minutes, then add in the garlic and saute for another 2 minutes; transfer to a bowl to a small bowl or plate to cool completely.
• In a large bowl mix together the turkey, BBQ sauce, oats, shredded cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, seasoning salt, pepper, then add in the cooled onion/garlic mixture.
• Add in about 1/3 cup dried bread crumbs.
• Using clean hands mix completely adding in more dry breadcrumbs if the mixture is too moist, add enough to just shape into patties.
• Shape into about 9 or 10 patties.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
• When ready to cook fry, broil or grill the turkey burgers, cook for about 6 minutes on each side, or until done and golden brown. *NOTE* cooking time will depend on the size of your patties, cook until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 and the meat is no longer pink.

GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven broiler.
• In a medium bowl, mix ground turkey, spinach, and goat cheese. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
• Arrange patties on a broiler pan, and place in the center of the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until done.

A1 TURKEY BURGER WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND GOAT CHEESE #A1

Steps:

• Slice onions and sauté in olive oil over medium high heat until they start to become translucent. Add 2 T brown sugar, 2 T A1 and 2 T water. Cover and lower heat to just simmer.
• Mix ground turkey with 2 T A1, 2 T mayo and salt and pepper and then form into 4 patties. This mixture will be very moist - don't worry.
• Spray a medium size skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium high heat. Add turkey patties and cook for 5-7 minutes on the first side.
• While the burgers are cooking mix together the basting sauce by mixing 2 T A1, 2 T brown sugar and 1 T water and microwave for 1 minute just to combine. Take the cover off of the onion mixture and turn to very low heat.
• Flip the burgers and baste with the basting sauce. Cook for another 5-7 minutes and flip again, basting again.
• Assemble burgers (on buns or no) by placing goat cheese on top of the burger and then the caramelized onions on top of the goat cheese.

GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• For Burgers:
• Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, lemon peel, thyme, salt and pepper in large bowl. Mix well. Divide turkey mixture into 6 equal portions. Form 1 portion into two 4-inch diameter patties. Place 1 tablespoon goat cheese atop 1 turkey patty; place second patty atop cheese. Seal patties at edges to enclose cheese. Repeat with remaining 5 portions. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Grill hamburger buns, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Place turkey burgers on bottom half of buns. Top burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Relish, then bun tops and serve.
• For Relish:
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add red peppers and sauté 2 minutes. Add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
• Mix vinegar and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Stir vinegar mixture into red peppers. Mix in mustard and cayenne pepper. Season with salt. Continue cooking relish until all liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. Cool to room temperature. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.) Makes about 2 cups.