Italian Open-Faced Turkey Burger
Italian-seasoned turkey patty, crowned with sautéed portabella mushrooms, a rich marinara cloak, and melted provolone, all perched atop a toasted Italian bread crust.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 pack portabella mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices Italian bread
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat broiler.
- In a stand mixer, combine turkey, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and dijon mustard.
- Form meat mixture into 4 patties.
- Place turkey patties on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Broil for 12 minutes.
- Turn and broil for another 12 minutes.
- Clean mushrooms, remove stem, and slice.
- Add olive oil to a nonstick pan on medium heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and sautee.
- Place Italian bread sliced on a baking sheet and broil for 3 minutes.
- Heat marinara in the microwave.
- Top each piece of bread with a turkey burger, mushrooms, and provolone, then put 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on each.
- Stick them back in the oven for 3 minutes.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese.
- Serve and enjoy.