Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Apple Rings

• 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

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

lean ground turkey, italianseasoned bread crumbs, barbecue sauce, basil, oregano, pepper, salt, red apple, butter, leeks, buns

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3907/turkey-burgers-with-caramelized-apple-rings (may not work)