Cranberry Turkey Burgers With Green Salad Recipes

BUILD YOUR OWN CANADIAN CRANBERRY AND HERB TURKEY BURGERS!

Steps:

• If grilling the burgers, preheat grill to medium-high. (You can also pan-fry or barbeque these burgers.).
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan/skillet over medium heat, or spray three or four sprays of low fat spray. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Add the thyme, sage, salt and pepper; cook until fragrant, for about 30 seconds more.
• Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and add the breadcrumbs and cranberries, stir to combine. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Add the turkey mince and stir until combined; do not overmix. Form the mixture into 6 burgers/patties.
• To cook on the stovetop: Coat a large nonstick frying pan/skillet, preferably cast-iron, with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the burgers/patties, reduce heat to medium, and cook for about 5 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for about 2 minutes. Cover and continue to cook until lightly browned but still juicy (the juices should run clear, not pink), about 3 - 4 minutes more.
• To grill: Oil the grill rack and grill the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes per side, flipping gently to avoid breaking them.
• Serve the burgers immediately, inside a burger bun with the optionial extras and condiments as suggested. A mixed salad is also a great accompaniment.
• NB: If using the bacon or the cheese slices, grill or fry the bacon slices for about 2 to 3 minutes beforehand and then place the bacon or cheese slice on top of a cooked burger for the last 2 - 3 minutes of grilling or cooking time.

CRANBERRY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix together the turkey, onion, sage, bread crumbs, cranberry sauce, and salt and pepper.
• Mix in egg white.
• Press into 4x4 inch rounds, about 3/4 inch thick.
• Chill the burgers for 30 minutes.
• Brush burgers with oil and place on grill or under preheated medium broiler.
• Cook for 10 minutes.
• Turn the burgers over and brush again with oil.
• Cook for another 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
• Fill the burger rolls with lettuce, tomato, and a burger, and top with cranberry sauce.

CRANBERRY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. , Spread mayonnaise over muffin halves. Place the lettuce, turkey burgers and cranberry sauce on muffin bottoms; replace tops.

CRANBERRY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat barbecue to medium-high and lightly grease grills.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and form into four patties. Grill on medium-high for 5-7 minutes per side or until meat is no longer pink in center.
• Serve immediately topped with mozzarella cheese, lettuce or cucumber slices.

CRANBERRY BOG TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat George Foreman grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Combine first seven incredients and form into 5 patties. If not using George Foreman, drizzle grill pan or brush grill with vegetable oil. Cook patties 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Microwave cranberries for topping with splenda and water in a covered dish for a 2 or 3 minutes on medium heat (until they have popped and the water has reduced. Cool mixture and stir into yogurt or mayonnaise.
• Rachel Ray suggests serving burgers on sourdough english muffins but they are fine on any kind of bread or just plain!

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS WITH CRANBERRY HORSERADISH DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Stir the cranberry sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, and cumin together in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• Mix the egg, celery, and onion in a bowl with your hand until the egg is smooth. Add the turkey, thyme, poultry seasoning, parsley, and bread crumbs; mix until evenly combined. Form the turkey mixture into 8 patties.
• Cook the turkey burgers on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Place onto the hamburger buns, and top with cranberry sauce to serve.

THANKSGIVING TURKEY BURGER WITH CRANBERRY-MAYO

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, prepared stuffing, cheese, dried cranberries, and egg (add salt and pepper, if needed). Mix thoroughly.
• Divide into four equal portions, and shape into four patties.
• Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Cook the patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
• In a small bowl, stir together the mustard, mayonnaise and cranberry sauce.
• Spread some cranberry mayonnaise mixture on the inside of the warmed buns.
• Assemble your burgers with the lettuce and top patties with additional cran-mayo, as desired.
• Enjoy! Goes nicely with a side salad or veggies and sweet-potato fries.