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Sweet and Sassy Turkey Burgers Recipe

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“These are scrumptious! I served them at our last family reunion and they were a huge hit (Uncle Milton had two!). Cranberry sauce with turkey is a match made in heaven.” —Marla Clark of Moriarty, New Mexico

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Sweet and Sassy Turkey Burgers Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Grill: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

25 15 40

Ingredients

6 turkey bacon strips, diced and cooked
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
1 Italian turkey sausage link (4 ounces), casing removed
3 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut in half
6 onion rolls, split
6 tablespoons jellied cranberry sauce
6 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
6 lettuce leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble turkey and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into six burgers.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Top with cheese; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Toast the rolls; spread warm rolls with cranberry sauce and mayonnaise. Serve burgers on rolls with lettuce. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 burger equals 418 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 73 mg cholesterol, 809 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 38 g protein.

Originally published as Sweet and Sassy Turkey Burgers in Healthy Cooking June/July 2008, p35

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2012 by tater1

These are wonderful. I printed and added this to my recipe collection... Highly recommended and will share this with my Weight Watcher friends...

Reviewed on May. 26, 2012 by bygrace7

WOW! This recipe is a true "five stars"---can't wait to make them for our deck get-togethers this summer!

Reviewed on May. 25, 2012 by Indecision

Made these for casual dinner guests and they were wonderful. What a nice combination of flavors. I did not however use the onion rolls, just a good bakery bun. I also used whole cranberry sauce because it was what I had on hand. I liked the added texture that it gave. Will make again soon.

Reviewed on May. 15, 2012 by Leenie-in-NewJersey

I left off the bacon because I didn't have it but oh my my my. Excellent recipe can't wait to try it with the bacon. I will be making this again and again.

Reviewed on May. 15, 2012 by Carolfbdl

WE don't usually make turkey burgers but my husband and I both agree that this is the best 'burger' ever!!!! We will be making this again!!!

Reviewed on May. 15, 2012 by peggyfoley

These burgers were a big hit with the family. The cranberry and maypnnaise was an excellent combo.

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2012 by Chicha

We love these burgers. I had a lot of fresh cranberries so I put them in a coffee grinder with 1/2 tsp. salt, & 1 tsp water. I put this in a bowl with 1 egg & 1/3 cup old fashioned oats, 1 tsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. sage, 1/8 tsp. pepper, & 1/8 tsp. maple flavoring. I let this sit a few minutes then mixed in the ground turkey. The house smelled wonderful & better yet they tasted great.

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by grannygourmet

These burgers were a hit with my family. I made them as written except that I had to substitute pork sausage for the turkey as I couldn't find it in the stores. I just used a little Italian seasoning with it. The cranberry flavor in the burger and jelly really adds a nice touch.

Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by subiwan

I make these at least once a month and my husband (a red meat man) loves them too! Juicy with excellent flavor!