Turkey Burgers

TURKEY BURGERS

If you're looking for something a little bit healthier than that traditional beef cheeseburger, try my recipe for Turkey Burgers. They are low in fat, but still full of flavor.

Serves 4

	Olive oil, for greasing
1½	pounds ground turkey, light and dark meat
¼	cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2	scallions, thinly sliced
2	cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2	tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves picked
1	tablespoon Dijon mustard
	Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8	thin slices Swiss cheese
4	sesame seed buns, split and toasted
½	cup prepared mayonnaise
½	cup sour cream
1	teaspoon Ancho chili powder
1	teaspoon Cayenne pepper
	Assorted toppings, such as avocado, cooked bacon, ketchup, lettuce, mustard, pickles, red onion and tomatoes

Preheat the grill to medium-high, and brush the grate with a little olive oil. In a mixing bowl, combine the turkey with the Parmesan, scallions, garlic, thyme, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and black pepper. With your hands, gently mix the meat and seasonings together, being careful not to compress the meat. Form the mixture into four ½-inch-thick patties.
Place the patties on the preheated grill. Cook, flipping once, until well browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. During the last minute of grilling, place 2 slices of Swiss cheese on each burger and allow the cheese to melt. If desired, season the burgers with additional salt and black pepper. Then, sandwich the burgers between the toasted buns.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Ancho chili powder, and Cayenne pepper. Season the mixture to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve the spicy mayonnaise and the assorted toppings along with the finished Turkey Burgers, allowing your dinner guests to garnish their burgers as they desire.