Turkey Gorgonzola Burgers With Cranberry Mustard Food

TURKEY, GORGONZOLA, & CRANBERRY SANDWICH

Steps:

• Toast the bread.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of fat-free cream cheese on each slice.
• On the bottom slice, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Gorgonzola cheese over the cream cheese.
• Mash lightly with the back of a spoon.
• Spread alfalfa sprouts over the cheeses.
• Layer the deli-sliced smoked turkey.
• Add the cucumber slices and tomato.
• On the top slice of bread, sprinkle the dried cranberries over the cream cheese and gently push them into the bread.

GORGONZOLA BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine the ground chuck, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, and the pepper in a medium bowl and shape into six 1/2-inch-thick patties.
• Slice the tomatoes into 1/3-inch-thick rounds and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the paprika and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Rub with the olive oil.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the burgers until cooked to the desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. On a clean, well-oiled area of the grill, grill the tomatoes until just charred, about 2 minutes per side. Grill the ciabatta rolls, cut-side down, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
• Place the burgers on the bottom halves of the rolls. Top each with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the gorgonzola, a tomato slice and some arugula. Cover with the roll tops and serve.

TURKEY GORGONZOLA BURGERS WITH CRANBERRY MUSTARD

Steps:

• Make cranberry mustard sauce first by mixing together all ingredients. Makes about 3/4 cup.
• Wrap buns in foil.
• Place pecans on a baking sheet.
• Bake the buns and pecans for 8 minutes at 350 degrees F. Remove pecans from the oven but leave the buns inches.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey with the next 4 ingredients. Blend well. Shape into 6, 3/4" thick patties.
• Cook patties in a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, 6 minute per side or until done.
• Remove buns from the oven and spread the cranbery mustard sauce on the buns to your liking.
• Arrange half of spinach leaves on evenly on the bottom halves of the buns, top with turkey patties, toasted pecans and remaining spinach.
• Top with with remaining bun halves.
• Serve with remaining cranberry mustard.

CRANBERRY MUSTARD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients & stir well.

TURKEY BURGERS WITH CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• For the caramelized onions: Add the oil to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the onions and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until the onions have softened and are starting to brown in spots, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the onions are deeply browned and caramelized, 40 to 50 more minutes, stirring frequently toward the end of the process. Season with salt if needed. Transfer to a small bowl.
• For the turkey burgers: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine, and then add the turkey and mix until just combined; do not overmix or the meat will get tough. Lightly wet your hands then divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Pat into 4-inch wide patties (about 3/4-inch thick) and put on the prepared baking sheet.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the turkey patties (can be done in batches if needed) and cook until browned on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and top each patty with a slice of cheese. Cover with a lid or baking sheet until the cheese is melted, the burgers are browned on the second side and the internal temperature is 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 4 to 5 more minutes.
• To serve: Spread 2 tablespoons of the Cranberry Relish on the bottom half of each bun. Layer each with 3 bread and butter pickles, a patty and 1/4 of the caramelized onions. Top with the other half of bun. Serve immediately. Any leftover cranberry relish can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
• Add the cranberries, apple, orange zest and juice, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a food processor and pulse until the texture is like a chunky pesto. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate while you prepare the other burger components.

CRANBERRY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. , Spread mayonnaise over muffin halves. Place the lettuce, turkey burgers and cranberry sauce on muffin bottoms; replace tops.

CRANBERRY MUSTARD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.