Apple, Gouda & Mozzarella Toast

APPLE, GOUDA & MOZZARELLA TOAST

(This are estimated measurements! Easy to adjust according to the # you make)
4 slices whole wheat with grains bread
3 Tblsp butter, melted
6oz fresh mozzarella, cut into slices
1 honey crisp (or Fuji) apple, cut into thin slices
2 (sandwich size) slices of Gouda cheese

• Turn on the broiler, normal heat.
• Baste one side of bread with butter. Place on a cookie sheet, butter side up. Broil bread until lightly toasted and brown (less than 1 min).
• Turn bread over, baste with more butter. Place 2 slices of mozzarella cheese on each piece. Broil until cheese is slightly melted (about 30 seconds).
• Lay slices of apple on top of mozzarella cheese, and top with 1/2 slice of Gouda cheese. Broil until Gouda cheese is melted (less than 1 min).
• Serve immediately. 

Turkey Burgers with Avocado Sauce

This is a very simple recipe and every bite is delicious! I used Kaiser rolls for the buns, and I wish I made the patties a little bigger. So take into mind what size your buns are to the size of the patties. (that sounds really funny!)

TURKEY BURGERS WITH AVOCADO SAUCE

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1 cup canned corn, drained
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 lb ground turkey
Sauce:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Serving:
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
shredded lettuce
sliced tomato and red onion, optional

Directions:
In a large skillet, saute the corn, onion and peppers in oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the lime juice, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder and oregano; cook 1 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl and cool slightly. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 4 burgers. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

For sauce, in a small bowl, mash avocado with the sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and salt. refrigerate until serving.

Lightly oil grill pan and heat on medium-high heat. Cook on each side 5 to 7 minutes, or when juices run clear and meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees F.

Place on buns; top with 1/4 cup sauce. Serve with lettuce, tomato and onion if desired.

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