Turkey Cordon Blue Burger

Description

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group and also Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group

• Original recipe
• Serves 6

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup plain panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup emmenthaler cheese, cut into ¼-inch dice
• ½ cup sliced ham, cut into ¼-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• ½ cup yellow onion, cut into ¼-inch dice
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1½ pounds ground turkey, dark meat

Directions

1. In a medium bowl thoroughly combine the breadcrumbs, cheese, ham, mustard, parsley, onion, salt and pepper.
2. Add the turkey and with your hands lightly bring all the ingredients together; being careful not to overwork the meat.
3. With dampened hands, form the meat into 6 patties of even thickness.
4. Place on a lined baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
5. Meanwhile, light the grill or preheat the broiler.
6. Cook the burgers, turning carefully with a spatula, for 6 minutes per side or until no longer pink inside.

Nutritional information

• Per serving (172 g-wt.):
• 270 calories (110 from fat) | 12g total fat | 4.5g saturated fat | < 1g dietary fiber | 29g protein | 11g carbohydrate | 80mg cholesterol | 890mg sodium