Combine the inside of turkey sausages (casing removed) with chopped sirloin and turkey bacon, and you have a delicious burger on your hands. Serve it on a plate with fresh spiach and tomatoes, or on a wheat bun.
Ingredients
Cheddar Burgers
- 1/2 pound turkey sausage hot, Italian, casings removed
- 1/2 pound ground sirloin
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp light
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 buns whole wheat
- 4 strips turkey bacon cooked
- spinach
- tomatoes sliced
- chipotle aïoli optional, see below
Chipotle Aïoli
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise light
- 1/4 cup yogurt plain, Greek-style
- 2 tablespoons mustard dijon
- 1 tablespoon vinegar white or cider
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper ground, or dash of chipotle hot sauce
Servings: 4 burgers
Instructions
Cheddar Burgers
- Preheat grill to 300° to 350° (medium) heat. Combine sausage, sirloin, cheddar, chili powder, ground chipotle chile pepper, and salt in a large bowl just until well blended. Shape into 4 patties. Place patties on grill, and cook 10 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Toast buns on grill toward end of grilling time. Serve burgers topped with bacon, spinach, tomato, and Chipotle Aïoli, if using.
Chipotle Aïoli
- Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, vinegar, and pepper or hot sauce in a small bowl. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Makes 2/3 cup.
