The Ultimate Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Burger
By
Andy Anderson !
@ThePretentiousChef
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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.
So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
Ingredients
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PLAN/PURCHASE
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THE GUACAMOLE SAUCE
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1/2 ccrème fraîche, or sour cream
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1 mediumlime, juice and zest
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1 largeripe avocado
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1 clovegarlic, minced
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2 Tbspfresh cilantro, finely chopped
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·salt, kosher variety, to taste
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THE BURGERS
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1 lbfreshly ground turkey
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1/2 cfeta cheese, crumbled
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1 jar(s)fire roasted peppers, i like cento brand
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·lettuce for dressing the burgers
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3 largecheesy bagels
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·salt, kosher variety, to taste
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·black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
How to Make The Ultimate Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Burger
- PREP/PREPARE
- THE GUACAMOLE SAUCE
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Cut the ripe avocado in half, and remove the seed.
- Place 1/2 of the avocado and all the other ingredients into a non-reactive bowl.
- Use a fork to mash the avocado into the other ingredients.
- Use a pairing knife and cut the other half of the avocado into cubes.
- Add them to the bowl, and gently fold into the mixture.
- 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.
- Cover and place into the refrigerator.
- THE BURGERS
- Gather your ingredients.
- Divide the turkey into thirds.
- Chef’s Note: If you want a smaller burger, divide into fourths.
- Gently flatten the ground turkey into a thin round… but not too thin.
- Sprinkle each side with some salt and pepper.
- Chef’s Note: Feta is a very salty tasting cheese, so watch the seasoning.
- Add the feta to the center of the patty.
- Fold in the sides, and seal the burger.
- Chef's Note: The finished patty should be the same diameter as the bagel.
- Place a pan over medium heat, and add just a bit of olive oil.
- Add the burger.
- Allow to cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until they begin to brown.
- Meanwhile cut open and toast the bagels.
- Add a slice or two of lettuce to the bottom half of the toasted bagels.
- Place a turkey patty on top of the lettuce.
- Add a generous amount of the special guacamole sauce.
- Top with some fire-roasted peppers.
- PLATE/PRESENT
- Add the top, cut in half, and serve while still nice and hot. Enjoy.
- Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
