Janette's Recipes

JANETTE’S TURKEY BURGER WITH CHERRY STUFFING

The Recipe

Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground turkey breast
2 strips microwaveable bacon, cooked and chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon chicken Worchester sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt, freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
3/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
4 light English muffins

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, bacon, onions, chicken Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Shape turkey mixture into 8 equal patties. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the sage and cherries. Divide into 4 equal parts and place one part in the center of one burger. Top with another burger and press sides together.
Grill or broil until done, approximately 10 minutes on each side.
Serve on toasted English muffins or on a bed of greens, with your favorite toppings.

Yield: 4 servings

Per Serving
316 Calories
11.7 Total Grams of Fat
3.2 Grams of Saturated Fat 3.4 Grams of Fiber

• You can rapidly thaw a frozen English muffin by wrapping it in a paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds.
• Turkey is leaner than beef and will cook much faster.
• Spray the grill with vegetable spray before cooking your turkey burger to prevent it from sticking.