Cheesy Turkey Burgers

Name: Cheesy Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend; 1 small onion, grated; 3 tablespoons old-fashioned oats; 2 tablespoons minced chives; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey; 8 onion rolls, split; 8 lettuce leaves; 8 tomato slices

If you're tired of traditional hamburgers, give these tasty turkey burgers a try!—Margaret Pache, Mesa, Arizona

Ingredients

3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 small onion, grated
3 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
8 onion rolls, split
8 lettuce leaves
8 tomato slices

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight 1/2-in. thick patties.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on rolls with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 355 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 fat.

Originally published as Cheesy Turkey Burgers in Country Woman July/August 2001