The hamburger's healthy, delicious cousin...the turkey burger!

So, today is Flag Day, and what is more American than a hamburger? Sometimes we can feel a little guilty after finishing a big, greasy burger with all the fixings though. I found a healthier alternative for your burger craving. My friends, behold the turkey burger! Scott really enjoys turkey burgers, so instead of opting for the pre-made Jennie-O! kind, I suggested that we make our own. I searched FoodNetwork.com to see if any recipes stood out at me, and Sandra Lee's Cajun Turkey Burger caught my eye! The burger/fry combo reminded me of the first meal Scott and I ever made together, so I had to give it a try. You can check out her original recipe via the link, but here is what Scott and I used. 

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup green peppers
• 1/4 cup real bacon pieces
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 hamburger rolls
• Lettuce, tomato, onion (optional)

For the sauce:

• creamy parmesan dressing (we didn't have ranch)
• hot sauce

In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by mixing a few spoonfuls of the creamy parmesan dressing and a few dashes of hot sauce. I think we may have added a sprinkling of paprika too. 

For the burger, mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Separate mixture into four patties. In a

large skillet, on medium-high heat, sear the burgers on both sides. Put a lid on the pan to finish cooking the burger. The steam will help cook the inside. Toast the burger buns, spread some sauce on the buns, and top with whatever you like. The burgers were really good, but Scott and I both agreed that next time, we would saute the onions and peppers before adding them to the meat mixture. 

What's your favorite kind of burger? Do you prefer a certain kind of meat; lamb, beef, pork, turkey?