Ingredients

  • 1 (20-ounce) package lean ground turkey
  • 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large red apple
  • 1 Half Stick (1/4 cup) Land O Lakes Butter
  • 2 medium (1 1/2 cups) leeks, white and pale green part only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
  • 6 sandwich buns
  • 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli American

Method

  • Mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, barbecue sauce, basil, oregano, pepper and salt.
  • Shape into 6 thin patties; set aside.
  • Trim thin slice from blossom and stem ends of apple; discard.
  • Remove apple core with small knife or apple corer.
  • Cut apple crosswise into 6 slices.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until sizzling.
  • Place apple slices into skillet; cook 5-7 minutes or until apples are tender and browned.
  • Turn apple slices; add leeks.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are wilted and apple slices are tender and browned.
  • Remove from skillet; keep warm.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to same skillet; add turkey burgers.
  • Cook over medium heat, turning once, 6-8 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center.
  • Place burger patties onto bottom half of buns; top each with 1 slice cheese, 1 slice apple and 1/4 leeks.
  • Place top half of bun over leeks.