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Mini Turkey Cheeseburgers

Not everything at parties has to be bad for you. These tasty turkey burgers get an added shot of good-for-you oatmeal to help bind them together. Does your little one like spice? Add a pinch of chili flakes to liven them up

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June 1st, 2009

By LeeAnne Wright

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“This was so tasty and so lean. Kenton said “They’re irresistible’ when he went back for more.”
Chantelle Woodall, mom of Kenton, 14 and Kendra, 11, Calmar, Alta.

Servings
Makes 12 mini burgers
Prep Time
Prep time: 10 minutes On the table: 20 minutes + chilling time
Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
  • 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 12 pieces of cheese (1/4 x 1/4 squares)
  • 12 mini pitas
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Combine turkey, oats and egg in a bowl.

  • 2.

    Mix in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, Parmesan and salt.

  • 3.

    Form mini patties with about 2 tbsp of turkey mixture. Press a piece of cheese into the middle, covering completely with turkey.

  • 4.

    Cover and chill patties until ready to cook.

  • 5.

    Heat grill or fry pan to medium high heat and cook patties about 5 minutes a side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165-deg. F.

  • 6.

    Serve burgers in split, toasted mini pitas with garnishes.

  • 7.

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  • 8.

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  • 9.

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  • 10.

    Mini Apple and Grape Jellies

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    Nutrients per serving (1 burger in pita): 195 calories, 8 g fat, 126 mg calcium, 506 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrates, 1 g fibre, 13 g protein.
    Mini Turkey Cheeseburgers
    Photo by James Tse
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