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Blended Chicken Cheeseburgers

January 26, 2017

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Serves 6 (1/4 lb.) patties

These chicken and mushroom blended burgers are flavorful, simple to make and a lighter alternative to a traditional beef burger.

Ingredients

1/3 Pound

mushrooms, finely chopped (5-6 medium-sized creminis)
1 Pound

95% lean ground chicken
small onion, finely diced
1/2 Teaspoon

garlic & herb seasoning
6

hamburger buns
6 Slices

slices of American cheese
Lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles

Instructions

Place the mushrooms in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
In a large bowl combine mushrooms, chicken, onion and garlic; mix all ingredients until incorporated. Form into 6 patties (1/4 pound) and place onto a baking sheet. Refrigerate for one hour.
Cook patties either on the barbecue or on the stove-top until internal temperature reaches 160°F. During last minute of cooking top patties with cheese. Keep warm until cheese begins to melt.
Place patty on warmed bun and top with lettuce, tomato and red onion.

Nutrition: Nutritional Information: Calories: 370, Total Fat: 15 g, Saturated Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 115 mg, Sodium: 610 mg, Total Carbohydrate: 35 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 7 g, Protein: 25 g