Monday, July 9, 2012

Apple-cheddar turkey burgers

2 pounds ground turkey breast 4 scallions, finely chopped 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (a generous handful) 1 tablespoon grill seasoning 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1 apple, such as granny smith, cut into 12 slices 8 slices extra-sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 4 sandwich-size english muffins, split and toasted 8 leaves red- or green-leaf lettuce Directions In a bowl, combine the turkey, scallions, parsley, grill seasoning and poultry seasoning. Form into 4 patties, pressing your thumb into the center of each to prevent it from bulging. In a large skillet, heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 6 minutes on each side for medium. Top each with 3 apple slices and 2 cheese slices, tent the pan with foil and cook until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce and mustard; slather on the muffin tops. Pile 2 lettuce leaves on each muffin bottom, top with the patties and set the muffin tops into place.