Photo by Audrey Johns
I love burgers that ooze cheese when you bite into them, but turkey burgers typically fall apart when you make them with a chunk of cheese in the center. Instead of working against the ingredients, I work with them.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Turkey Burgers
1
pound ground turkey
1
/4 cup sharp cheddar, diced small
2
teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1
/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1
/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil spray
1
/4 cup caramelized onions
4
ciabatta rolls or whole wheat buns
4
romaine leaves, halved
1
avocado, sliced
Pickled jalapeño rings (optional)
1
/4 cup Salsa Ranch Dip
For The Salsa Ranch Dip
1
/2 clove garlic, minced
3
tablespoons minced fresh chives
2
tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1
/2 teaspoon minced fresh dill
1
teaspoon kosher salt
1
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2
cups 0% Greek yogurt
1
tablespoon white vinegar
1
/4 cup salsa
Need to make a substitution?
Preparation
Salsa Ranch Dip
Step 1
Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. (If you don’t have a blender or food processor, just stir everything together in a bowl—the texture will be different but it will still be delicious.)
Burgers and Assembly
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, cheese, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Mix together with your hands until just combined—you don’t want tough burgers.
From Lose Weight by Eating © 2016 by Audrey Johns. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.
Reprinted with permission from HarperCollins.