Turkey Tuesday: Tailgating Turkey Burger

If you follow my blog with any regularity, then you know I’m part of Jennie-O Turkey Store’s “Switch Circle” of bloggers. No big surprise, I’m sure, since I have a passion for turkey – and since Jennie-O is based in Minnesota, I actually know many of the farmers who raise turkey for the company. Surely a win-win for me. 🙂

And I’m also #winning this week because I found this super fun, super easy turkey burger recipe on the Jennie-O website. It’s not just another turkey burger recipe, though. It’s got the added kick of chili and instead of a bun, a thick slice of garlic bread is used – and did I mention you can shape the patty like a football? 

It all adds up to a slightly unexpected way to try turkey burgers, and we loved it at our house!

How are you trying turkey this week?

Lara

(Note – I am not compensated to be a part of Jennie-O’s Switch Circle except for the occasional complimentary turkey products to try. Opinions are my own.)

Tailgating Turkey Burgers

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 16-ounce package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey
• ⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt if desired
• 6 slices garlic toast
• 1 15-ounce can HORMEL® Chili with Beans, heated according to can directions
• ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons light sour cream

Method

 

1. Combine turkey, cilantro, garlic, pepper (and salt, if desired) in a large bowl. Mix until combined. Divide meat mixture into six separate ½-inch thick football-shaped patties.
2. Spray non-stick skillet with cooking spray.
3. Place patties in skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Cover and cook for 16-18 minutes, turning two to three times and until internal temperature reaches well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
5. Heat broiler.
6. Place turkey burger on garlic toast.
7. Top with chili and cheese.
8. Broil four to five inches from heat source for two to three minutes or until cheese is melted.
9. Top with sour cream.

Notes

I used the "hot" version of HORMEL® Chili with Beans, but if you don't like that much kick, just purchase the regular version.
For the garlic bread, I bought Market Pantry frozen garlic Texas Toast at Target - it was the perfect size for the patties.

Adapted from Jennie-O Turkey Store

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