the ultimate cheese-stuffed turkey burger

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Wichita, KS
Updated on Jan 15, 2016

Okay, I know what you’re going to say… Turkey burgers are bland, bland, bland, and normally you would be correct; however, in this case we’re going to stuff them with some good cheese, and top them with a special guacamole sauce, and fire-roasted peppers. YUMMY. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • THE GUACAMOLE SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche, or sour cream
  • 1 medium lime, juice and zest
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • - salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • THE BURGERS
  • 1 pound freshly ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 jar fire roasted peppers, i like cento brand
  • - lettuce for dressing the burgers
  • 3 large cheesy bagels
  • - salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

How To Make the ultimate cheese-stuffed turkey burger

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    THE GUACAMOLE SAUCE
  • Step 3
    Gather all your ingredients.
  • Step 4
    Cut the ripe avocado in half, and remove the seed.
  • Step 5
    Place 1/2 of the avocado and all the other ingredients into a non-reactive bowl.
  • Step 6
    Use a fork to mash the avocado into the other ingredients.
  • Step 7
    Use a pairing knife and cut the other half of the avocado into cubes.
  • Step 8
    Add them to the bowl, and gently fold into the mixture.
  • Step 9
    Chef’s Tip: Depending on how juicy your lime is, you may have more juice than you need. What I do is save the limejuice until last, and add a bit at a time until I achieve the consistency I’m looking for.
  • Step 10
    Cover and place into the refrigerator.
  • Step 11
    THE BURGERS
  • Step 12
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 13
    Divide the turkey into thirds.
  • Step 14
    Chef’s Note: If you want a smaller burger, divide into fourths.
  • Step 15
    Gently flatten the ground turkey into a thin round… but not too thin.
  • Step 16
    Sprinkle each side with some salt and pepper.
  • Step 17
    Chef’s Note: Feta is a very salty tasting cheese, so watch the seasoning.
  • Step 18
    Add the feta to the center of the patty.
  • Step 19
    Fold in the sides, and seal the burger.
  • Step 20
    Chef's Note: The finished patty should be the same diameter as the bagel.
  • Step 21
    Place a pan over medium heat, and add just a bit of olive oil.
  • Step 22
    Add the burger.
  • Step 23
    Allow to cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until they begin to brown.
  • Step 24
    Meanwhile cut open and toast the bagels.
  • Step 25
    Add a slice or two of lettuce to the bottom half of the toasted bagels.
  • Step 26
    Place a turkey patty on top of the lettuce.
  • Step 27
    Add a generous amount of the special guacamole sauce.
  • Step 28
    Top with some fire-roasted peppers.
  • Step 29
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 30
    Add the top, cut in half, and serve while still nice and hot. Enjoy.
  • Step 31
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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Category: Turkey
Keyword: #sandwich
Keyword: #Yummy
Keyword: #roasted
Keyword: #PEPPERS
Keyword: #Poultry
Keyword: #avocado
Keyword: #feta
Keyword: #Fire
Keyword: #Turkey
Ingredient: Turkey
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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