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