ENTREES

Bacon Mushroom Cheese Turkey Burgers

Burger:  
1-1/2 lb/750 g Ground turkey
3 tbsp/45 mL Onion, finely chopped
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp/1 mL Freshly ground black pepper
Topping:  
1 cup/250 mL Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup/125 mL Mushrooms, sliced
6 Sliced bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 Green onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup/50 mL Mayonnaise

Ground turkey is a new, exciting, and low-fat alternative to other ground meats.  It offers the advantages of a delicately flavoure meat that adapts well to a variety of herbs and spices.  From chili to meatloaf to shepherd’s pie to burgers, ground turkey has the taste that is sure to please!

Directions:
In a bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic and pepper; mix well.  Shape into 6 patties.  In a small bowl, combine cheese, mushrooms, bacon, green onion and mayonnaise, mix well.  Broil or grill burgers 4 - 6 inches (10-15 cm) from heat on medium temperature grill for 10-12 minutes, turning once.  During the last several minutes of cooking, spoon 1/4 cup (50 mL) topping on each burger.  Continue cooking until cheese is melted.

Makes 6 servings