25 mins
Stuffed Turkey Burgers
Recipe by Graham
If all burgers were more like these Stuffed Turkey Burgers, I’d be much more passionate about them. I love getting a couple of bites into a burger and having cheese and other goodies burst out. Stuffed Turkey Burgers are a great example of that. Melted cheese and bacon is a great surprise in the middle of a burger, especially when it's a turkey burger, which might otherwise be a little dry.
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How to Cook Stuffed Turkey Burgers
- Cook the bacon under a hot grill until crisp. Allow to cool a little then crumbled into small pieces. Grate (shred) the Havarti (if you have difficulty getting Havarti cheese, any full-fat, semi-hard cows milk cheese - like Stilton, Fontina, Gouda, Provolone - will work). Finely chop the parsley. Place the bacon, cheese and parsley in a bowl and mix to combine.
- Place the minced (ground) turkey in a separate mixing bowl. Add the Worcestershire sauce, a couple of pinches of salt and a few twists of freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently until the Worcestershire has been worked in (try not to over mix the meat).
- Separate the seasoned meat into six equal portions. Flatten each portion and shape into a circular patty. Press into the centre of the patty with your thumb to form an indent. Place one sixth of the cheese/bacon mixture into the dip in the meat of each burger then work the edges around the stuffing up and over until the stuffing is completely encased in turkey.
- Shape the meat to create a flattened patty, avoiding a meatball shape. Season the outside of the stuffed burgers lightly with salt and freshly-ground pepper. Grill (braise) the burgers under a medium hot grill for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the meat is just cooked through. Allow the burgers to rest for a couple minutes before eating. Serve hot in a bun with your choice of fillings (what about Red Cabbage with Apples?)
GRAHAM'S HOT TIP:
If you are tempted to pour ketchup all over your turkey burger... don't!! Wait till you get a hit of melted cheese and bacon before you make that decision!
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