Turkey Burgers With Smoked Gouda

Now I am not the biggest fan of turkey burgers, but my family is.  I really have loved every Bobby Flay recipe I have tried so I figured I would give this one a go.  It is super quick and super delicious.  I used ground turkey not ground turkey breast.  Not only does it make a tastier burger but it is much cheaper. (bonus!) I made these with slightly less meat (1.3 pounds) and we didn't grill them.  My husband cooked the burgers in a cast iron pan.  (along with toasting the buns)  The onions he sauteed in some bacon fat.  (they tasted fine on the burger, but alone I was not a fan.  Not only did they add to the fat content (and not the flavor imo) but they tasted nasty if you ate one by its self. Last minute, I decided to make some potato wedges to go with them.  Found this Paula Dean recipe.  I didn't have cornbread dressing so I used some bread crumbs.  Not great, but an acceptable substitute.  I think there is some work to be done with it. (perhaps it is just the substitution) They weren't great alone with the dipping sauce made from the mustard mix and mayo they were pretty tasty.  I may be prejudice here; I don't like baked potatoes and wedges are reminiscent of them. I can't wait to make them again


Turkey Burgers With Smoked Gouda
4 Servings

1    red onion,cut into 1/3-inch-thick slabs
Vegetable oil,for brushing
4    hamburger buns,split
1 1/2 lb ground turkey
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 sl of smoked Gouda cheese (4 ounces)
3 T  Dijon mustard
2 T  whole-grain mustard
1 T  drained prepared horseradish
1 T  honey
[Note:  .  The nutty, smoky Gouda cheese on these turkey burgers,
together with the spicy horseradish and mustards, suggest a rich white
wine rather  than a red. Look for a luscious Viognier from Australia.
Our Pairing Suggestion  By adding two flourishes to a simple grilled
turkey burger, Bobby  Flay makes it fantastic. First he melts slices of
smoky Gouda cheese onto the meat, then he spreads toasted buns with a
sweet-spicy sauce of  mustard, horseradish and honey.  ]
1. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Brush the onion with oil and
grill until charred and softened, about 5 minutes. Brush the cut sides
of the buns with oil and grill until toasted, about 30 seconds.
2. Form the ground turkey into four 1-inch-thick patties and brush
with oil. Season with salt and pepper and grill over high heat, turning
once, until nearly cooked through, about 10 minutes. Top with the Gouda,
close the grill and cook until the cheese is melted and the burgers
are cooked through, about 1 minute longer.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mustards, horseradish and
honey and spread on the bottom half of the buns. Top with the burgers
and onions. Close the burgers and serve right away

Oven-Fried Potato Wedges

3    large baking potatoes
1/2 c  mayonnaise
1/2 t  hot sauce
1/4 t  onion salt
1/2 t  House Seasoning,recipe follows
1/8 t  black pepper
2 c  cornbread dressing mix
[Note: Needs some work]
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Wash the potatoes and cut each into 6 thick wedges. Mix the mayonnaise
with the hot sauce, onion salt, House Seasoning and pepper. Coat the
potato wedges with the mayonnaise mixture and roll them in the dressing
mix. Place in a greased baking dish and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or
until the potatoes are tender. Serve with your favorite dip.


House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6
months