Bacon Cheddar Turkey Burgers

Bacon Cheddar Turkey Burgers

Serves: 4

OBJ: TCW be able to make healthy burgers by combing turkey meat, bacon, cheddar & spinach

Ingredients:

1 package lean ground turkey meat (20 ounces)

2 C baby spinach

1 egg

½ C red bell pepper, diced

8 slices extra sharp cheddar cheese from block

4 slices bacon, cooked to a crisp

8 thin slices  tomato

4 ciabatta rolls

S &P, salt and pepper

Mayonnaise, optional

Procedures:

1.      In a large bowl, mix the turkey meat, egg, baby spinach, red pepper, about 1 tsp each of S & P well

2.      Divide the mixture into 4 equal amounts, shape into patties, pushing each center in a little

3.       Place patties on a plate. Then heat grill, indoor grill, or grill pan,  (indoor grill turn to high setting, other grills- medium flame) using olive oil to slightly grease grill to prevent sticking

4.      Cook burgers for 8 minutes on each side, covered on the grill or with foil for other grilling options, when there is 1 minute left on the second side, place 2 slices of cheddar on each burger to melt

5.      Make sure to check for doneness after a total of 16 minutes (cut open, meat should be white), place each burger on a bottom ½ of roll, top each burger with 1 broken up piece of bacon, 2 slices of tomato and top of ciabatta roll spread with mayo, if using

6.      Enjoy!