Turkey Burgers with Goat Cheese, Carmelized Onion and Cranberry Relish

Categories: Barbecue, Poultry, Sandwiches/Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 tsps. Dijon mustard, plus extra for spreading on buns
• 2 tsps. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 tsps. fresh thyme leaves
• or 1/2 tsp. dried
• 1 1/2 ponds 93% lean ground turkey
• 1/2 cup (4 oz.) log of goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds (2 large) sweet onions
• 1 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 6 whole wheat sandwich buns

Directions

1. Mix mustard, Worcestershire, salt, pepper and thyme in a medium bowl. Add ground turkey and goat cheese; lightly mix to combine. Divide into 6 equal portions and form into firm patties, cover and refrigerate.

2. Meanwhile heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oinions; saute until rich caramel brown, about 10 minutes. Add cranberries, reduce heat to low and continue to cook, further browning onions and blending flavors, about 5 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar; cook until almost absorbed, about 1-2 minutes.

3. Spray PAM or olive oil on burgers both sides before putting on grill. Grill on high covered for about 5 minutes. Turn and grill about 5 more minutes. Grill buns until spotty brown, just a minute.

4. To serve, spread buns with mustard, set the burger on bun and top with with a portion of the onion mixture and top of bun.

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