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Italian Sausage Turkey Burgers


Yield: 8

Ethnicity: Italian
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap, Lunch
 
Occasion: Superbowl
 
Preparation Method: Quick and Easy, Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Sausage - Italian, Ground Turkey
 
Dish Type: Burger
 







Ingredients
1 Pound GROUND TURKEY
1 Pound SWEET OR HOT ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE, casings removed
1/4 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 Tablespoons bottled marinara sauce
8 Slices low-fat Mozzarella cheese
8 Hamburger buns, split
 
  1. Prepare charcoal grill for direct-heat cooking.
  2. In large bowl combine ground turkey, Italian sausage and black pepper. Evenly divide and shape turkey mixture into 8 burgers, approximately 3-1/2 inches in diameter.
  3. Grill burgers about 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until 165 degrees F is reached on meat thermometer and turkey is no longer pink in center.
  4. To serve, place burgers on bottom halves of bun. Top each burger with 1 tablespoon marinara sauce, 1 slice Mozzarella cheese and other half of bun.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 379  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 42%
Cholesterol 91mg
Sodium 766mg
Total Carbohydrate 25g
Protein 28g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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