Presentation isn’t usually my strong suit, but I’m super-proud of how this one turned out! This is one of my prettiest foods I’ve ever made. :O It’s also the last thing I made with my two running/jogging buddies, Mekala and Sylvia, before Mekala ran away to get her PhD in Neuroscience and I moved across the country to go to grad school. We’re tag-teaming Sylvia to join us soon after she takes her LSAT’s and gets into law school, but in the meantime, hooray for food memories! Recipe taken from allrecipes.
Mozzarella-Stuffed Bruschetta Turkey Burgers with Balsamic Glaze
Author: Farrah @ fairyburger
Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- (Burger)
- -1 lb lean ground turkey breast
- -1/4 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- (Bruschetta mixture)
- -4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- -2 cloves minced garlic
- -1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- -1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- -1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced
- -salt, to taste
- -pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine turkey, salt, pepper, basil and parmesan cheese. Divide mixture into 8 portions.
- Line a peanut butter jar lid with foil, then plastic wrap and press 1 portion of the turkey mixture into the lid. Heap ¼ cup mozzarella cheese into the middle, then top with another portion of turkey. Press down to seal, then invert the patty onto a plate. Continue until you have 4 burger patties.
- Grill burgers for 3-3.5 minutes per side over medium heat.
- (Bruschetta mixture): combine all ingredients, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.
- (Balsamic Glaze): heat balsamic vinegar in a sauce pan over medium heat. Let simmer, and stir frequently, until the vinegar has reached the consistency of thin maple syrup.
- Top grilled burgers with bruschetta mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
