Turkey Patty Melts

Portion Size: 4 oz. patty on 2 slices bread

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 1/2 Pounds lean ground turkey
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
16 slicesUse whole wheat buns. 
1 large onionWashed, peeled and diced. 
8 slices cheese
¼ cup margarine, soften 
2 tablespoons catsup (optional)
2 tablespoons mustard(optional) 

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Mix ground turkey with garlic and pepper.   
2Form turkey into eight equal beef patties.  
3Broil, grill, or sauté until no longer pink inside.  Set asideCook until internal temperature reaches 165 F degrees for 15 seconds
4Sauté onion until tender.  Set aside.
5Spread 1 slice of slice of bread with margarine. 
6Heat pan to medium high heat. Place bread with the side down in pan. Top with hamburger, onions, and cheese. May add mustard or catsup as desired. Top with another slice of bread with the margarine side out. Turn when bread is golden brown. Serve immediately warm.