Sweet and Sassy Turkey Burgers Recipe

These are scrumptious! I served them at our last family reunion and they were a huge hit (Uncle Milton had two!). Cranberry sauce with turkey is a match made in heaven.” —Marla Clark of Moriarty, New Mexico

Ingredients

• 6 turkey bacon strips, diced and cooked
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/4 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
• 1 Italian turkey sausage link (4 ounces), casing removed
• 3 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut in half
• 6 onion rolls, split
• 6 tablespoons jellied cranberry sauce
• 6 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
• 6

  Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble turkey and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into six burgers.
  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Top with cheese; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Toast the rolls; spread warm rolls with cranberry sauce and mayonnaise. Serve burgers on rolls with lettuce. Yield: 6 servings.
  
  
  Nutritional Facts 1 burger equals 418 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 73 mg cholesterol, 809 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 38 g protein. lettuce leaves