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Tasty Italian Burgers

The best flavors of Italy are celebrated in these tempting turkey burgers—pesto, basil, tomato and mozzarella. Grill some up for an international cookout.—Sharon Novin, Northridge, California

6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
6 hamburger buns, split
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons prepared pesto
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices tomato
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and garlic. Crumble turkey
and turkey sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into six
patties.
Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat
for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°
and juices run clear.
Brush buns with oil; grill, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until
toasted. Serve burgers on buns with pesto, mozzarella cheese,
lettuce, tomato and basil. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 burger equals 515 calories,

2 of 2

Tasty Italian Burgers (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 31 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 111 mg cholesterol, 696 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.