* Exported from MasterCook *

             Basic Stuffed Turkey Burgers, 
              With Flavorful Alternatives

Recipe By     :First for Women Magazine July 3, 2000

Serving Size  : 6     Preparation Time :0:35

Categories    : Poultry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/2         pounds  ground turkey
  2                     scallions, minced
  1           teaspoon  fresh garlic, minced
     1/4           cup  fresh parsley, chopped
     1/3           cup  sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil),
                        minced
     1/2           cup  soft broad crumbs
     1/2      teaspoon  salt
     1/4      teaspoon  fresh cracked black pepper
  1                     log (8 oz.) reduced-fat goat cheese, cut
                        into 6 pieces
  2                     red onions, sliced

Heat grill to medium-high for direct heat. Combine first 
eight ingredients.

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Stuffed Turkey Burgers
Instructional Steps

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Form mixture into 12 patties. Place 1 slice goat cheese in 
the center of each of six patties, top with remaining 
patties. Pinch seams of patties together to seal. Grill 
stuffed burgers and onion slices 6-8 minutes per side, or 
until thermometer registers 165F.

To give this basic burger an all over flavor boost:

STEP 1:  ADD EXTRA FLAVOR

Ground turkey and beef are both tasty on their own, but 
adding extra flavor with minced garlic, parsley, peppers and 
onions makes them even yummier.

Use your hands to mix them into the meat all at once.

STEP 2:  FORM PERFECT PATTIES

A great burger is loose enough to melt in your mouth, but 
firm enough to hold its shape.  To make one, toss a handful 
of seasoned meat from hand to hand to form a ball; place on 
a baking plan and flatten it with your fingers.

STEP 3:  STUFF THEM WITH FLAVOR

Cheeseburgers are yummy, but can be boring.  The 
alternative:  a stuffed cheeseburger.  Bite into one and 
surprise -- scrumptious cheese!  Just place a 1 1/2 ounce 
piece of your favorite cheese between two half-sized 
patties; press edges to seal.

NOW ------ WANT MORE VARIATIONS, LET'S SAY 729 DIFFERENT WAYS!

Give a different taste to burgers every time you fix them.  
This is how you use the following chart to accomplish this feat.  

Mix and match from the chart to create the best-tasting 
healthy burgers.  Use the Basic Stuffed Turkey Burgers 
Recipe, but substitute an ingredient from Column A for the 
scallions, a selection from Column B for the sun-dried 
tomatoes, and a cheese from Column C for the goat cheese.