recipes turkeyburgerswithbasilmayonnaise

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## Turkey Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise

### INGREDIENTS

* 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
* 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 2 green onions, chopped
* 2 tablespoons milk
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 6 slices provolone cheese
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  *or* 2 teaspoons dried basil
* 6 hamburger buns
* 6 lettuce leaves
* 6 tomato slices
* 6 red onion slices

**SERVES:** 6

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### MAKE AHEAD

Prepare the turkey patties in step 1 up to **24 hours ahead**. Store, layered with waxed paper and sealed in an airtight container, in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

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### VARIATION

For a gourmet treat, top each burger with a grilled portobello mushroom.

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### DIRECTIONS

**1.** Combine turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan, green onions, milk and egg in a large bowl; mix well. Pat mixture into **6 burgers**.

**2.** Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add burgers; cook for about **5 minutes**. Turn burgers.

**3.** Top each burger with a slice of provolone. Cook until burgers are cooked through and provolone is melted, about **5 minutes longer**.

**4.** Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and basil in a small bowl. Spread basil mayonnaise on buns. Assemble lettuce, burgers, tomato and onion slices on buns.

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### Make It Quicker

For fast preparation of a double-batch of turkey burgers, combine the mixture in step 1 using the dough hook attachment of a food processor.

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