Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Basketball Turkey Burger

This week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week is - Basketball Turkey Burger. Made using JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey along with Chipotle Chilies, Cilantro, and Garlic. Add toppings of Mozzarella Cheese Stick Strings, Blue Cheese Dressing, Carrots, Celery Sticks, and Bibb Lettuce and served on a Reduced Calorie Whole Wheat Bun. You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the Jennie - O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2019!   https://www.jennieo.com/

Basketball Turkey Burger
Here’s a kid-friendly turkey burger recipe that’s great for both the college hoops tournament in March or your kids’ basketball team cookout. Under 300 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS

1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey
2 chipotle chilies, finely chopped
⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 mozzarella string cheese sticks
½ cup low-fat blue cheese dressing
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup thinly sliced celery sticks
6 small Bibb lettuce leaves
6 reduced-calorie whole grain buns

DIRECTIONS
1) In large bowl, combine turkey, chilies, cilantro and garlic. Mix until combined. Divide meat mixture into 6 (½-inch thick) patties. Spray non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Place patties in skillet over medium-high heat. Cover. Cook 18 minutes, turning 2 to 3 times and until internal temperature reaches 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Always cook to well-done.
2) Separate strings from cheese. Decorate hot patties with cheese strings to resemble basketballs.
3) In small bowl, combine dressing, carrot and celery. Arrange mixture on bun bottom bun; add patties and bun top.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 290
Protein 23g
Carbohydrates 29g
Fiber 4g
Sugars 5g
Fat 10g
Cholesterol 60mg
Sodium 580mg
Saturated Fat 3.5g
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