Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers

 

1/2

lb ground turkey breast

3

tablespoons tomato pasta sauce

1

tablespoon finely chopped red onion

2

slices (1 oz each) mozzarella cheese, cut in half

1/2

baguette (8 inches), cut into two 4-inch pieces

2

lettuce leaves

2

slices red onion

Additional tomato pasta sauce, if desired

• 1 Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix turkey, 3 tablespoons pasta sauce and chopped onion. Shape mixture into 2 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick and the approximate shape of the baguette pieces.
• 2 Cover and grill patties over medium heat 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F. Top patties with cheese. Cover and grill about 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.
• 3 Slice baguette pieces horizontally in half. Place lettuce leaves on bottom halves; top with burgers and onion slices. Top with remaining baguette halves. Serve with additional pasta sauce.