Turkey Cheese Burgers

Total Time: 24 hrs 12 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 -5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (use and dark)
• 1/4 cup favorite barbecue sauce
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, packed
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons milk (or use half and half cream)
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (add in more if desired)
• 1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs (you will most likey need more)

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, saute the onions with cayenne, oregano and basil for about 4-5 minutes, then add in the garlic and saute for another 2 minutes; transfer to a bowl to a small bowl or plate to cool completely.
• 2 in a large bowl mix together the turkey, bbq sauce, oats, shredded cheese, parmesan cheese, milk, seasoning salt, pepper, then add in the cooled onion/garlic mixture.
• 3 add in about 1/3 cup dried bread crumbs.
• 4 using clean hands mix completely adding in more dry breadcrumbs if the mixture is too moist, add enough to just shape into patties.
• 5 shape into about 9 or 10 patties.
• 6 cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
• 7 when ready to cook fry, broil or grill the turkey burgers, cook for about 6 minutes on each side, or until done and golden brown. *note* cooking time will depend on the size of your patties, cook until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 and the meat is no longer pink.