Juicy Turkey Cheeseburgers with Colby Jack Cheese

Juicy Turkey Cheeseburgers with Colby Jack Cheese

adapted from Taste of Home August / September

As I have been trying to reduce carbs, I have taken a liking to bun-less burgers. You can add a hamburger bun to yours if you prefer, just don't forget to add the points.

Makes 5 Servings                                                     4 WW Blue points / serving

Ingredients
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. dried mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
20 oz. ground turkey breast
5 slices sliced Colby Jack cheese
5 center-cut bacon strips, cooked
5 lettuce leaves
5 tomato slices

Caramelized onions

Sautéed mushrooms

1. Mix together the onion, garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, mustard, pepper and turkey in a bowl..
2. Form into 5 patties.
3. Cook burgers over in a skillet coated with cooking spray for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
4. Top with cheese; cover and cook 30 seconds longer or until cheese is melted. 
5. Serve on top of lettuce and topped with bacon, tomato, onions and mushrooms.

Enjoy!  

Turkey Sausage with Bratwurst Seasoning

 Turkey Sausage Patties with Bratwurst Seasoning

adapted from The Daring Gourmet

While trying to eat healthier, I am trying to incorporate flavors we love in lower calorie foods. My husband and I have some fond memories at the Bierhaus NYC. We especially enjoyed the Wurst Sampler Platter. Bratwurst was just one of the sausages included in the plate. 

Turkey Sausage with Bratwurst Seasoning & Braised Red Cabbage

Serves 4                            0 WW Blue points / serving

1 lb. ground turkey breast

1/2 tsp kosher salt

4 tsp. powdered milk

1/2 tsp, ground white pepper

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/3 tsp ground mace or nutmeg

1/3 tsp ground ginger

1/3 tsp. dried marjoram

1/3 tsp. dried mustard

a pinch of ground cardamom (about 1/12 tsp.)

a pinch of ground coriander (about 1/12 tsp.)

a pinch of crushed caraway seeds (about 1/12 tsp)

1. Combine the dried milk with all other spices. Mix well.
2. Combine the turkey with the spice mixture. Combine well but do not overmix.
3. Divide the turkey mixture into 4 patties. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Cook in a hot skillet coated with cooking spray for 4 minutes per side.
5. We recommend serving on a bed of Braised Red Cabbage with Caraway & Apples or top as desired.

Enjoy!