Thyme Turkey Burgers With Goat Cheese Recipes

GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven broiler.
• In a medium bowl, mix ground turkey, spinach, and goat cheese. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
• Arrange patties on a broiler pan, and place in the center of the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until done.

GOAT CHEESE TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Shape turkey into 8 patties.
• Top half the patties with a piece of cheese, top with remaining patties. Seal edges.
• Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook patties about 10 minutes, turning once, until cooked through.
• Combine mayo and lemon zest.
• Serve burgers on buns with peppers, mayo and lettuce.

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.

GRILLED HAMBURGERS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium. In a large bowl, place ground chuck and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix ingredients together until combined. Form into 6 patties; set aside.
• Brush the tomato and onion slices with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill the tomato and onion slices until slightly charred on both sides (onion should be tender), 4 to 6 minutes for tomatoes and 6 to 8 minutes for onions. Remove from the grill, and keep warm.
• Grill hamburger patties, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. When they have reached desired doneness, place cheese on top of each patty. Grill until cheese is slightly melted.
• To serve, stack slices of onion and tomato on a serving platter with romaine and endive. Place hamburgers on top.

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.

LEMON & THYME TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a small pan, add the onion, fry for a few mins until lightly browned and soft, then cool. Mix the turkey with the lemon zest, thyme, parsley, onion and seasoning until well combined.
• Shape the mixture into 4 burgers and wrap a rasher of bacon around each. Put in a roasting tin, bake for 20-25 mins, then pan-fry for a few mins on each side to crisp up the bacon. Serve in a bun with lettuce, sliced tomato, tomato sauce and vegetable chips (recipe below).