The Ultimate Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Burger
By
Andy Anderson !
@ThePretentiousWichitaChef
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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
- 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
- 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
PLAN/PURCHASE
THE GUACAMOLE SAUCE
THE BURGERS
How to Make The Ultimate Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Burger
- 1PREP/PREPARE
- 2THE GUACAMOLE SAUCE
- 3Gather all your ingredients.
- 4Cut the ripe avocado in half, and remove the seed.
- 5Place 1/2 of the avocado and all the other ingredients into a non-reactive bowl.
- 6Use a fork to mash the avocado into the other ingredients.
- 7Use a pairing knife and cut the other half of the avocado into cubes.
- 8Add them to the bowl, and gently fold into the mixture.
- 9Chef’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.
- 10Cover and place into the refrigerator.
- 11THE BURGERS
- 12Gather your ingredients.
- 13Divide the turkey into thirds.
- 14Chef’s Note: If you want a smaller burger, divide into fourths.
- 15Gently flatten the ground turkey into a thin round… but not too thin.
- 16Sprinkle each side with some salt and pepper.
- 17Chef’s Note: Feta is a very salty tasting cheese, so watch the seasoning.
- 18Add the feta to the center of the patty.
- 19Fold in the sides, and seal the burger.
- 20Chef's Note: The finished patty should be the same diameter as the bagel.
- 21Place a pan over medium heat, and add just a bit of olive oil.
- 22Add the burger.
- 23Allow to cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until they begin to brown.
- 24Meanwhile cut open and toast the bagels.
- 25Add a slice or two of lettuce to the bottom half of the toasted bagels.
- 26Place a turkey patty on top of the lettuce.
- 27Add a generous amount of the special guacamole sauce.
- 28Top with some fire-roasted peppers.
- 29PLATE/PRESENT
- 30Add the top, cut in half, and serve while still nice and hot. Enjoy.
- 31Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
