Thursday, October 9, 2008

Cheese-Stuffed Southwest Turkey Burgers

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Originally from Cooking Pleasures magazine Apr/May 08, recipe found on Perrys' Plate. I LOVE her recipe blog!! (Nat's photo, not mine)

Cheese-Stuffed Southwest Turkey Burgers

8 oz ground turkey breast
1 c shredded zucchini
2/3 c bread crumbs
1/3 c finely chopped onion
3 T taco or enchilada sauce, divided
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
4 T shredded cheese
4 hamburger rolls, split

Heat grill to med-high heat. Drain zucchini in colander and dry slightly with paper towel. Combine turkey, zucchini, bread crumbs, onion, 1 T of sauce, egg white, cumin and salt in a large bowl. Shape half of mixture into 4 patties, 1/4-inch thick. Place 1 T cheese in center of each patty. Shape remaining turkey mixture into 4 patties, 1/4-inch thick and place on top of cheese-topped patties. Press edges to seal while shaping.

Grill, covered, about 10 minutes or until no longer pink in the center and cooked through, turning and brushing with remaining taco sauce halfway through cooking.

Toast rolls during last minute of cooking. Assemble burgers. Makes 4.

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