Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Open-Faced Turkey Burgers with Basil Mayo



Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 white onion , diced
6 slices of Muenster cheese
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 4 slices on the bias
1 1/2 head red leaf lettuce
2 tomatoes , cored and sliced

BASIL MAYONNAISE
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4
cup fresh basil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Heat the grill to medium-high

[1] In a small bowl, blend the basil mayo ingredients. Place in the fridge un
til ready.

[2] Mix together the turkey, onion, mayonnaise (for the burgers) in a bowl. Gently form into patties. Grill the burgers, until cooked though 7-8 minutes per side. During the last 2 minutes of grilling, top the burgers with cheese and place the bread on the grill to toast.

[3] Arrange lettuce leaves and tomatoes on the bread, top with the burgers and a dollop of basil mayonnaise.


We found that the meat didn't stick together very well with just the mayo, so next time I would add an egg to keep things melded better. I loved the basil mayo. I actually found fresh basil at the grocery store this time! Super quick recipe and I gotta say Muenster cheese is the best. Mmmmm.



per serving: 623 calories; 34 grams protein; 46 grams total fat; 3 grams fiber; 11 grams saturated fat; 19 grams carbohydrates; 149 mgs cholesterol; 642 mgs sodium
16 weight watcher points

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