Italian Stuffed Turkey Burgers stuffed with cheese, pancetta and seasoning topped with grilled tomatoes and fresh basil

Nothing like a good ol’ juicy burger!

These delicious Italian Stuffed Burgers are filled with a cheesy prosciutto filling!   Topped with a juicy grilled tomato and fresh basil, these are sure to become a family favorite!

If you are not familiar with prosciutto, it is an Italian dry-cured ham usually found in the deli at your supermarket!  It’s delicious in this recipe adding a little bit of salt and extra moisture.

Italian Stuffed Turkey Burgers stuffed with cheese, pancetta and seasoning topped with grilled tomatoes and fresh basil
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Italian Stuffed Burgers

These delicious Italian Stuffed Burgers are filled with a cheesy prosciutto filling!   Topped with a juicy grilled tomato and fresh basil, these are sure to become a family favorite!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 burgers

Ingredients  

  • 2 pounds lean ground turkey breast or extra lean ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ onion
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • ½ red pepper
  • 1 ounce prosciutto finely diced
  • 3.5 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ounce fresh parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tomatoes sliced into thick slices
  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions 

  • Preheat grill to medium high.
  • In a small bowl, combine red pepper, mozzarella, red pepper, prosciutto. Measure out 12 tablespoons of this mixture and set aside.
  • Combine the leftover red pepper mixture with ground turkey, garlic, onion, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Divide meat into 8 equal pieces.
  • Flatten one of the pieces of meat into a pattie Add 1 ½ tablespoons of the reserved red pepper mixture. Wrap the sides of the patty around the cheese mixture until it is completely sealed. Re-shape if required.
  • Grill about 4-5 minutes on each side or just until cooked through (do not overcook). (Meat should reach 165 degrees).
  • Grill tomatoes for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve burgers with grilled tomato slices and fresh basil.

Notes

Nutritional information does not include the humburger bun.
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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 719IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American

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