I'm not a big fan of ground turkey, but I buy it and eat it because it's healthy and it helps us eat a balanced diet. It seems like the whole family can tolerate ground turkey if I use it in burgers. I try to change up the kinds of burgers I do every now and then, because let's face it, the same old can get VERY boring! My son likes turkey burgers, and this one was a big hit! My goal was to pretty much season the burger itself like the pizza sauce and then to top each burger with a spoonful of marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. You can use homemade sauce, and freshly grated cheese, or you can use jarred sauce and a bag of shredded mozzarella cheese, the choice is strictly up to your personal preference.
Yields about 6 burgers
Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 - 1 1/4 lbs of ground turkey
- 1/2 cup panko crumbs
- 4 Tbsp marinara sauce, more to top each burger with a teaspoonful
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 2 dashes red pepper flakes
- a dash of salt and a dash of pepper
- about 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella
Directions:
- Heat pan over medium-high heat.
- Combine everything except for extra marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Combine thoroughly and form into about 6 patties (number of patties may vary depending on how big or small you like your burgers, I usually make a couple of sliders for the baby)
- Grill burgers 5 minutes on each side, or cooked through. Lower heat to medium-low. Top each burger with a tsp of marinara sauce and sprinkle mozzarella on top. Cover, and melt cheese. Serve on a roll or by itself.
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