Apple Maple Bacon Turkey Burgers
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Serves: 4
 
Savory-sweet burgers dressed up in a tangy maple-dijon sauce.
Ingredients
  • FOR THE MAPLE-MUSTARD BACON:
  • 4 strips thick-cut bacon
  • 1 tbsp real maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp stone ground mustard
  • FOR THE MAPLE-DIJON SAUCE:
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp real maple syrup
  • FOR THE TURKEY BURGERS:
  • Maple-Mustard Bacon (above), cooked and crumbled
  • 1¼ lb ground turkey
  • ½ cup chunky applesauce (must say "chunky" on packaging)
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 2 tbsp real maple syrup
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
  • tomato
  • red onion
  • lettuce
  • avocado
  • cheese (Cheddar, Pepperjack, or another favorite)
Instructions
  1. Prepare the maple-mustard bacon: Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet, and arrange bacon strips on the wire rack. Whisk together maple syrup and stone ground mustard. Generously brush the topside of the bacon strips with the maple syrup and mustard mixture, to coat. Bake for 10 minutes. Flip the bacon over and brush the other side with more of the maple syrup and mustard mixture. Bake for another 10 minutes until golden and crispy. Allow to cool. Crumble into small pieces and set aside.
  2. Prepare the maple-dijon sauce: Stir together all ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
  3. Prepare and assemble the turkey burgers: Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Combine all ingredients for the burgers in a large mixing bowl. Wet hands and shape mixture into four patties (the mixture will be very sticky!). Cook patties on hot, oiled grill for about 5 minutes per side, or until done. (If you’re cooking indoors, heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the burgers and cook 5-7 minutes per side, or until done.) Serve burgers on buns with a generous smear of the maple-Dijon sauce and your choice of toppings: tomato, red onion, greens, avocado, and/or cheese. Enjoy!
Recipe by dramatic pancake at https://www.dramaticpancake.com/michael-apple-maple-bacon-turkey-burgers/