Stuffed Pizza Burgers

Name: Stuffed Pizza Burgers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 pounds lean ground turkey; 1 cup pizza sauce, divided; 1/2 cup finely chopped turkey pepperoni; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 8 hamburger buns, split

For years, I used this recipe to make pizza meat loaf, which was absolutely killer. I decided to try it as burgers for a party, and they were a smashing success. Everyone left with the recipe. —Dennis Barter, Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 cup pizza sauce, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped turkey pepperoni
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 16 patties. Layer 1 tablespoon pizza sauce, pepperoni and cheese onto the center of each of eight patties. Top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal.
On a greased grill rack, grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with remaining pizza sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 385 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 155mg cholesterol, 613mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Stuffed Pizza Burgers in Healthy Cooking Annual Recipes 2015