Friday, November 7, 2008

Recipe of the Week: Apple Cheddar Turkey Burgers

This recipe is beyond delicious. I found it one day while perusing one of my favorite decor blogs Perch, who's author found it via Racheal Ray...the 30 minute meal diva. Mango and I love making burgers and fries when we're not in the mood to cook anything complicated, but still want to cook something at home. This is a great alternative to your typical burger and healthy too! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 pounds ground turkey breast
4 scallions, finely chopped
1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (a generous handful)
1 tablespoon grill seasoning
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 apple, such as granny smith, cut into 12 slices
8 slices extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
4 sandwich-size English muffins, split and toasted
8 leaves red- or green-leaf lettuce
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine the turkey, scallions, parsley, grill seasoning and poultry seasoning. Form into 4 patties, pressing your thumb into the center of each to prevent it from bulging.
2. In a large skillet, heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 6 minutes on each side for medium. Top each with 3 apple slices and 2 cheese slices, tent the pan with foil and cook until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce and mustard; slather on the muffin tops. Pile 2 lettuce leaves on each muffin bottom, top with the patties and set the muffin tops into place. Serves 4.

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