Thyme Turkey Burgers With Goat Cheese Recipes

THYME TURKEY BURGERS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat your grill or pan if using the stove.
• Combine all the herbs together in a small bowl.
• Divide the turkey into four, equal-sized portions.
• Mix 1/4 of the herb mixture into each portion or turkey, and mix well with your hands.
• Mix in salt and pepper if desired.
• Cook or grill turkey burgers, turning a few times, for about 6-7 minutes per side.
• Check for doneness by cutting into the center of one.
• If no longer pink, then they are done.
• Smear room-temperature goat cheese on the hot burgers.
• Serve with grilled sweet onions and tomatoes or on their own.

GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• For Burgers:
• Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, lemon peel, thyme, salt and pepper in large bowl. Mix well. Divide turkey mixture into 6 equal portions. Form 1 portion into two 4-inch diameter patties. Place 1 tablespoon goat cheese atop 1 turkey patty; place second patty atop cheese. Seal patties at edges to enclose cheese. Repeat with remaining 5 portions. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Grill hamburger buns, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Place turkey burgers on bottom half of buns. Top burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Relish, then bun tops and serve.
• For Relish:
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add red peppers and sauté 2 minutes. Add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
• Mix vinegar and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Stir vinegar mixture into red peppers. Mix in mustard and cayenne pepper. Season with salt. Continue cooking relish until all liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. Cool to room temperature. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.) Makes about 2 cups.