Thyme Turkey Burgers With Goat Cheese Recipes

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.

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.

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.