MONDAY'S SOAP OPERA PARTIES' RECIPES

MAKES 4 SERVINGS


1 pound lean ground turkey

1-1/2 cups coarsely shredded German Emmentaler cheese, divided

1 cup sauerkraut, squeezed dry

1/4 cup plain bread crumbs

1 egg white

2 tablespoons medium-hot mustard, plus extra for spreading on buns

1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

4 pretzel rolls or other sandwich rolls, split horizontally and toasted

Accompaniments: pickles, red onion rings, sliced tomatoes, lettuce leaves

Combine turkey, 1 cup Emmentaler cheese, sauerkraut, bread crumbs, egg white, mustard, caraway seeds (if desired), salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix together. Shape into 4 (4-inch diameter) patties.

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place burgers in skillet and cook, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Sprinkle burgers evenly with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Spread rolls with additional German mustard. Place burgers on buns, and top with pickles, onions, tomatoes and lettuce.

Nutrition facts per serving: 460 calories, 14 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 137 mg cholesterol, 39 g carbohydrates, 44 g protein, 979 mg sodium, 2 g fiber
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MONDAY'S SOAP PARTIES' RECIPE

MAKES 4 SERVINGS


1 pound lean ground turkey

1-1/2 cups coarsely shredded German Emmentaler cheese, divided

1 cup sauerkraut, squeezed dry

1/4 cup plain bread crumbs

1 egg white

2 tablespoons medium-hot mustard, plus extra for spreading on buns

1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

4 pretzel rolls or other sandwich rolls, split horizontally and toasted

Accompaniments: pickles, red onion rings, sliced tomatoes, lettuce leaves

Combine turkey, 1 cup Emmentaler cheese, sauerkraut, bread crumbs, egg white, mustard, caraway seeds (if desired), salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix together. Shape into 4 (4-inch diameter) patties.

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place burgers in skillet and cook, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Sprinkle burgers evenly with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Spread rolls with additional German mustard. Place burgers on buns, and top with pickles, onions, tomatoes and lettuce.

Nutrition facts per serving: 460 calories, 14 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 137 mg cholesterol, 39 g carbohydrates, 44 g protein, 979 mg sodium, 2 g fiber
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EARLY-- MONDAY'S SOAP PARTY RECIPE

ADIRONDACK RED WING BURGERS 4 Servings Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 rib celery with leafy tops, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey or chicken 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles 4 sandwich-size english muffins, toasted 4 deli slices cheddar cheese 1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded 1/4 cup pickle relish Directions: In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon EVOO, 1 turn of the pan, over medium heat. Add the carrot, celery, onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Reserve the skillet. Mix the turkey, dill and poultry seasoning into the vegetable mixture; season with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties. In the reserved skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon EVOO over medium heat. Add the patties and cook, turning once, until firm, about 12 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add the butter to the skillet to melt, then stir in the hot sauce. Add the patties to the sauce, turning to coat. Top each with some of the blue cheese and a cheddar slice. Tent with foil, turn off the heat and let stand until the cheese is melted. Top each muffin bottom with some lettuce, a patty, some relish and a muffin top. THIS IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...................... GOOD!! THANKS, RR!! http://sweetpea-honeybun.blogspot.com COME BACK 4 THE BEST SOAP OPERA SUMMARIES!!