Dijon Turkey Burger

Dijon Turkey Burger

Courtesy of National Turkey Federation 4 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
Dill Dijon Mayonnaise:
1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 tsp. mustard
2 tsp. fresh dill, minced
1/2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice

Turkey Burger:
1 1/2 lb. ground turkey
1/2 c. grated Romano cheese
1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Tabasco
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 large clove fresh garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
as needed salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 each multi-grain rolls, split and lightly toasted
as needed green leaf lettuce, washed, drained and chilled
as needed roasted red peppers
as needed thinly sliced red onion rings

Directions:

Dill Dijon Mayonnaise:

1. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, fresh dill and lemon juice. Cover and chill in refrigerator.

Turkey Burgers:

1. Place all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix lightly to incorporate all ingredients.

2. Shape into 6 oz. patties, about 1in. thick.

3. Oil grill rack and preheat grill to medium-high. Add burgers to hot grill and cook on one side for about 5 min., flip and cook on the other side for about 4 min. more on medium-high.

4. Transfer to a cooler part of the grill and continue to cook a bit longer - until cooked to 165°F, about 5 more min.

Assembly:

1. Spread Dill Dijon Mayonnaise on lightly toasted rolls.

2. Place turkey burgers on rolls and garnish each burger with lettuce, onions and roasted red peppers.

Recipe kindly provided by: Chef Donna Crivello of Donna's Café in Baltimore, MD.

Wine Pairings:

Blush Chablis, Chardonnay, White Table Wine