Italian Meats and Poultry Recipes - Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Ingredients    

• 1 pound uncooked ground turkey

• 1/2 cup crushed rich round crackers (about 13 crackers)

• 1/2 of a 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

• 1/3 cup chopped onion

• 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 4 ounces drained fresh mozzarella cheese or mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices

• 1/4 cup bottled roasted red sweet peppers, drained and cut into strips

• 4 white or wheat kaiser rolls, split and toasted

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Method:

1. In a large bowl combine turkey, crushed crackers, spinach, onion, mustard, and salt. Shape mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. If necessary, cover and chill for 30 minutes or until firm.

2. Place patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 14 to 18 minutes or until done (165°F), turning once halfway through grilling time.

3. Top burgers with mozzarella and roasted red pepper strips. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes more or until cheese melts. Serve burgers on rolls.

NOTE: The internal color of a burger is not a reliable doneness indicator. A turkey patty cooked to 165°F is safe, regardless of color. To measure the doneness of a patty, insert an instant-read thermometer through the side of the patty to a depth of 2 to 3 inches.