Recipe inspiration can come from the strangest of places. Sometimes it’s a commercial, at times a Food Network show will spark inspiration, and sometimes, a trip to the movie theater creates an idea that lingers for days and days.
Yes, a movie theater sparked this ingenious idea. This past weekend when we went to see The Avengers, but before I made the movie-inspired chicken shawarma, Adam and I enjoyed the amazingness that is the iPic theater. Gourmet food, wine kiosks, and cushy seats made for a truly wonderful movie experience.
Our dinner was a shared turkey panini. But not just any turkey panini, but a delicious grilled concoction of smoked turkey, gooey brie, and apple butter. And this combination lingered in my brain, and kind of morphed into a more spring-appropriate sandwich.
I’m sure I’m not the first one to do it, but I assure you, this recipe is my own. I’m absolutely thrilled with how they turned out, and am already looking forward to making them again and again this summer!
Tarragon Turkey Burgers with Bacon, Apples, & Brie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients (4 burgers)
Burgers
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped tarragon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
For serving
- 4 slices crisp cooked bacon
- 4 ounces brie cheese
- 1 granny smith apple, sliced
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
Instructions
Burgers
Heat a grill or broiler to high heat.
Mix all the burger ingredients together in a mixing bowl, making sure everything is well-incorporated. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes.
Form into 4 patties, and grill or broil until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes a side.
For serving
Place one burger on the bottom of a wheat hamburger bun. Top with one ounce brie cheese, slices of apple, and 1 piece of bacon cut in half.
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Polka Dot Reisling! We just sampled that at the Wine Tasting we had where I work. By the way, I’m now addicted to this blog. LOVED the chicken shawarma roll ups. Ordering pizza tonight, but will tackle the burger tomorrow after I visit the deli. Please keep the recipes coming! They are just challenging enough to make cooking fun and interesting, but not so challenging that I fail. Thx!
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Now this is my type of burger! And wasn’t The Avengers amazing?! I can’t wait to see it a second time!
This looks great! I never would have thought to top a burger with sliced apple but I bet it tastes amazing! Good thinking
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I had never thought of putting apple slices on a burger. I am curious now and have to try it.
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