SWEET AND SASSY TURKEY BURGERS

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These sweet and sassy turkey burgers are scrumptious! I served them at our last family reunion and they were a huge hit (Uncle Milton had two!). Cranberry sauce with turkey is a match made in heaven. -Marla Clark, Moriarty, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 turkey bacon strips, diced and cooked
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
1 Italian turkey sausage link (4 ounces), casing removed
3 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut in half
6 onion rolls, split
6 tablespoons jellied cranberry sauce
6 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
6 lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble turkey and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into six burgers. , Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Top with cheese; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., Toast the rolls; spread warm rolls with cranberry sauce and mayonnaise. Serve burgers on rolls with lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 809mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.