Turkeygorgonzolaburgerswithcranberrymustard Recipes

TURKEY GORGONZOLA BURGERS WITH CRANBERRY MUSTARD

Steps:

• Make cranberry mustard sauce first by mixing together all ingredients. Makes about 3/4 cup.
• Wrap buns in foil.
• Place pecans on a baking sheet.
• Bake the buns and pecans for 8 minutes at 350 degrees F. Remove pecans from the oven but leave the buns inches.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey with the next 4 ingredients. Blend well. Shape into 6, 3/4" thick patties.
• Cook patties in a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, 6 minute per side or until done.
• Remove buns from the oven and spread the cranbery mustard sauce on the buns to your liking.
• Arrange half of spinach leaves on evenly on the bottom halves of the buns, top with turkey patties, toasted pecans and remaining spinach.
• Top with with remaining bun halves.
• Serve with remaining cranberry mustard.

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.

TANGY CRANBERRY MUSTARD

Steps:

• Add all three ingredients to a small saucepan. Stir constantly and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 3-4 minutes. Be careful to keep stirring to avoid the sugar burning or caramelizing.
• Pour into airtight container (jar or tupperware) and keep refrigerated up to one month. If canning, you may can pints or half pints at the same temp/time as any jelly or jam recipe.

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.

TURKEY, GORGONZOLA, & CRANBERRY SANDWICH

Steps:

• Toast the bread.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of fat-free cream cheese on each slice.
• On the bottom slice, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Gorgonzola cheese over the cream cheese.
• Mash lightly with the back of a spoon.
• Spread alfalfa sprouts over the cheeses.
• Layer the deli-sliced smoked turkey.
• Add the cucumber slices and tomato.
• On the top slice of bread, sprinkle the dried cranberries over the cream cheese and gently push them into the bread.