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Turkey Burger with Cranberry Mustard Sauce on a plate
Andrew Fowler

Turkey Burger with Cranberry Mustard Sauce

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup finely grated yellow onion
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp rubbed sage
  • 4 slices sharp white cheddar
  • 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
  • 1 cup baby spinach

Method
 

  1. Whisk the cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard and cider vinegar until spreadable and refrigerate it.
  2. Mix the turkey, grated onion, panko, egg, salt and sage gently until just combined.
  3. Shape 4 patties with damp hands and chill 10 minutes to firm.
  4. Coat a skillet lightly with oil and cook the patties over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side.
  5. Check the centers with an instant-read thermometer and continue cooking until every patty reaches 165°F.
  6. Top the patties with cheddar, cover for 1 minute and let the cheese melt while the buns toast.
  7. Spread cranberry mustard on both bun halves and assemble with spinach and one turkey patty.