We topped them with crisp, thin slices of apple and sharp cheddar and wedged them between soft potato bread. To balance the meal, we added a refreshing green salad with our favorite Dijon vinaigrette. Cook, relax and enjoy!

What you’ll need:

1 fuji or crispin apple
1 small onion
1 celery stalk
fresh sage sprigs
1 lb ground turkey
2 oz white cheddar cheese
4 Martin’s potato bun
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 lemon
1 head green leaf lettuce
coarse salt
freshly ground black pepper
olive oil

Equipment:

box grater
large skillet
rimmed baking sheet

Recipe steps:

1. Prep ingredients

   Cut apple in half and finely grate half. Peel onion and finely grate. Finely chop celery. Pick sage leaves and finely chop (1 ½ tablespoons).

2. Make burgers

   Combine turkey, grated apple and onion, celery, and sage. Add 1 ½ teaspoons salt and season with freshly ground black pepper. Form into 4 patties.

3. Cook burgers

   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add burgers and cook until brown on both sides, about 4 minutes a side.

4. Prepare toppings

   Meanwhile, thinly slice cheddar and remaining apple. Place cheddar slices on top of burgers. Cover skillet and let cheese melt, about 2 minutes.

5. Toast buns

   Preheat broiler and open rolls. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and toast under the broiler. Divide mustard between rolls, reserving 1 tablespoon, and place burgers on top. Top with apple slices and top bun.

6. Dress salad

   Whisk remaining mustard with the juice of the lemon. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Break lettuce leaves into large pieces. Wash and dry then toss with dressing and serve with burgers. Enjoy!