Mozzarella stuffed turkey burgers

0 likes 0 comments Recipe by Tiffany Phillips

Ingredients for 4 burgers

Burgers
1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 4-inch-square slices foccacia bread (about 2 ounces each), toasted
Marinara Sauce

9 min

Directions

1. Place turkey, scallions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently mix, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated.

2. Form 8 thin patties about 4-inches wide and 3/8 inch thick.

3. Combine 1/4 cup cheese and basil and place an equal amount in the center of 4 patties. Cover with the remaining patties and crimp the edges closed.

4. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add burgers and cook, turning once. About 10 minutes total.

5. Warm the marinara

6. To assemble the burgers, spread 3 tablespoons of marinara on each toasted focaccia, top with a burger, about 3 more tablespoons of marinara and 1 tablespoon of the remaining cheese.

7. Enjoy!

main courses October 06, 2011 02:05

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