Turkey Burgers filled with Brie and Granny Smith Apple Slices

Bobby Flay is our favorite Food Network chef.  Every recipe we have ever tried from him is ALWAYS a hit…he never lets us down!  Here we have a fun twist on a classic turkey burger. The granny smith apple was an awesome touch…brought sweetness & juiciness to the burger!  The brie inside gives the burger yet another unique taste and a surprise for the taste buds ;)

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
  • 4 (1/2-inch) cubes of Brie cheese
  • Olive oil, for brushing the turkey burgers
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced 1/2-inch crosswise
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 loaf French or Italian bread, cut crosswise into quarters
  • 1 cup arugula

Directions

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to high. Shape the ground turkey into 4 round patties about 1 1/2-inches thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty, place 1 cube of cheese in it, and press the turkey up and around, to cover it. Brush both sides of the burger lightly with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side.

While the burgers are cooking, brush the apples on both sides with vegetable oil and grill until golden, about 2 minutes on each side.

Split the bread and toast on the grill, cut side down, until golden. Place a burger on the bottom of each quarter. Top with 1 or 2 apple slices, several sprigs of arugula, and the remaining bread. Arrange the burgers on a platter.