Goat Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Burgers With Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Description

Source: THE BIG BOOK OF BACKYARD COOKING - BETTY ROSBOTTOM

Creamy goat cheese enclosed in the centers of these turkey patties keeps these burgers extra moist. Quick Roasted Red Pepper Relish makes a colorful garnish. Corn and Tomato Pudding with Basil and a mixed green salad tossed in a vinaigrette dressing would make good accompaniments.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds ground turkey (preferably both white and dark meat, which will keep the burgers moist during grilling)
• 6   tablespoons fresh bread crumbs
• 3   tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2   teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 2   teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 1/8 teaspoons salt
• ½  teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6   tablespoons soft creamy goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
• Vegetable oil for oiling grill rack
• 6   good-quality whole-wheat hamburger buns, lightly toasted
• ½  recipe Quick Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Directions

1. Combine turkey, bread crumbs, lemon juice and zest, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Mix well.
3. Divide turkey mixture into 6 equal portions.
4. Form each portion into two 4-inch-diameter patties.
5. Place 1 tablespoon of goat cheese atop 1 turkey patty; place second patty atop cheese.
6. Seal patties at edges to enclose cheese.
7. Repeat with remaining 5 portions.
8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate burgers at least 2 hours.
9. Oil a grill rack and arrange 4 to 5 inches from heat.
10. Prepare grill for a hot fire (high temperature).
11. Grill burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. (Internal temperature should be 165 degrees F.)
12. Place turkey burgers on bottoms of toasted buns.
13. Top burgers with some Quick Roasted Red Pepper Relish, then cover with tops of buns.

YIELD: SERVES 6