Thanksgiving Anytime Burger

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    45 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    30 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

A creative turkey burger destined to become a classic.

Recipe tags: mushroom base, moderate difficulty, main, poultry, skillet

Ingredients

Glazed Pecans

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup

Turkey Patties

Quantity Ingredient
1 lb ground turkey, thawed
1½ tsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Turkey Base
1½ tsp Better Than Bouillon® Mushroom Base
1 rib celery, peeled and finely chopped
2 Tbsp finely chopped yellow onion
1½ cups chopped dried cranberries
¼ cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1½ tsp ground sage
1 Tbsp dried parsley
¼ tsp white pepper
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1 Tbsp canola oil
4 hamburger buns
1 large Granny Smith apple, washed and thinly sliced

Directions

Directions for Glazed Pecans

  • 1

    Lightly coat a small non-stick cookie sheet with oil cooking spray, set aside.

  • 2

    Coat a small sauté pan with non-stick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat.

  • 3

    Add pecans and toast, about 2 minutes.

  • 4

    Pour 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup over nuts and stir until maple syrup caramelizes, about 30 seconds.

  • 5

    Spread glazed pecans on cookie sheet to cool, divide into 4 equal portions, set aside.

Directions for Turkey Patties

  • 1

    In a medium bowl, combine turkey, Turkey and Mushroom Bases, celery, onion, cranberries, breadcrumbs, sage, parsley, pepper and egg, mix to combine.

  • 2

    Divide meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.

  • 3

    In a large non-stick skillet, over medium heat add canola oil.

  • 4

    Place patties in skillet; do not overcrowd, cook until done, about 20-25 minutes, turn occasionally. To ensure proper doneness, use an instant read thermometer.

  • 5

    Place patties on buns, top with apple slices and glazed pecans.