Loozianna Cajun Turtle Burgers Recipes

LOUISIANA SWAMP BURGER

Steps:

• In a medium sized mixing bowl, put the first 5 ingredients, Mix Well.
• Shape meat into burgers, grill.
• Sautee' onions and mushrooms until soft.
• prepare brown gravy mix as directed on package.
• Serve hot on a hamburger bun.
• Place onions/mushrooms on top of burgers, then cheeses, then pour on desired amount of gravy.
• Add condiments as desired.
• This is also great with lettuce/ tomatoes/ pickles.

CAJUN BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, hotsauce, onion, ketchup, 1 tablespoon cajunseasoning, worcestershire, salt and pepper to taste if desired.
• Divide into 4 balls, and flatten to patties.
• Place patties on grill, and grill 5 minutes per side or until done.
• While patties are cooking, combine mayo, and 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning.
• During last 4 minutes of cookijng time for patties, lay slice of cheese on top of each patty.
• Spread seasoned mayo onto insides of buns, and place patties on top, and top with lettuce and tomato slices.

TURTLE BURGERS (BEEF BURGERS)

Steps:

• Handmade ground beef patties, topped with sharp cheddar cheese, wrapped in a bacon weave Place on an oven rack, covered loosely with foil and baked for 20-30 minutes at 400 degrees. A little crispy, not too crunchy...just how a turtle should be, right?
• add hotdogs as the heads, legs with slits for toes and tail.
• Place on an oven rack, covered loosely with foil and baked for 20-30 minutes at 400 degrees. A little crispy, not too crunchy...just how a turtle should be, right?

CAJUN BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine all seasoning blend ingredients in a small bowl or resealable plastic bag; mix well. , In a bowl, combine the first eight burger ingredients; shape into four patties. Cook in a skillet or grill over medium-hot heat for 4-5 minutes per side or until burgers reach desired doneness. , Serve on buns; top with sauteed onions if desired. Store remaining seasoning blend in an airtight container.

LOOZIANNA CAJUN "TURTLE-BURGERS"

Steps:

• 1. *PRE HEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES. Season 2 pounds of ground beef with Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning. You could also use the lower salt or salt free versions. The spice is what is needed. About 1-3 teaspoons per pound, but adjust according to your family's taste and salt requirements or restrictions.
• 2. After seasoning, pat out by hand, the ground beef patties, about 8 ounces each, and form into oval turtle shell shapes.
• 3. Slice each hotdog in half lengthwise. Then cut each hotdog in half. Use 1/2 a hotdog for each head, tail, and leg, cutting slits into the ends of the "legs" to make the turtle "toes" and insert them into the turtle body patty. Use the wooden toothpicks to hold the head, legs, and tail in place.
• 4. Top each one with one slice of sharp cheddar cheese. Place flat on platter and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• 5. Remove from refrigerator and wrap and weave each patty with bacon strips to enclose the cheese slice and form the shell. Use toothpicks to hold the strips of bacon if needed. The wood toothpicks should hold the head, legs, and tail in place.
• 6. Place on a rack in a 2" deep baking pan/dish which has been lined with foil. *It's better if you place them on a rack, so that the excess grease drains off while the turtle-burgers bake. It also makes the turtle shells crunchy.
• 7. Bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the patties.
• 8. Remove from oven and let rest on a platter for 10 minutes prior to serving.
• 9. These a cute when served on a plate of dirty rice and surrounded by a bed of leafy green lettuce.
• 10. A little crispy-crunchy... kind of spicy... just how a good turtle-burger should be! I'm talkin' bout good, yeah!!!