The Ultimate Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Burger

Name: The Ultimate Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: PLAN/PURCHASE; THE GUACAMOLE SAUCE; 1/2 c crème fraîche, or sour cream; 1 medium lime, juice and zest; 1 large ripe avocado; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped; salt, kosher variety, to taste; THE BURGERS; 1 lb freshly ground turkey; 1/2 c feta cheese, crumbled; 1 jar(s) 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

By Andy Anderson !
@ThePretentiousChef

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.

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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PLAN/PURCHASE
THE GUACAMOLE SAUCE
1/2 c

crème fraîche, or sour cream
1 medium

lime, juice and zest
1 large

ripe avocado
1 clove

garlic, minced
2 Tbsp

fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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salt, kosher variety, to taste
THE BURGERS
1 lb

freshly ground turkey
1/2 c

feta cheese, crumbled
1 jar(s)

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

Step-by-Step

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.