Italian Turkey Mozzarella Burger

What goes better with a burger than broiled mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce? The answer is: nothing! This Italian Turkey and Mozzarella Burger recipe is bound to become your new go-to burger. And best part of all? You can enjoy every single bite of this cheese-topped burger with zero guilt.

This homemade patty is filled with so many flavors, it will whisk your taste buds away to burger bliss. And it’s also super simple to make—talk about a diet win! To make this delicious Italian Turkey and Mozzarella Burger, simply combine ground turkey, egg, red onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes and freshly chopped basil. Form the mixture into five burger patties and cook burgers in a large skillet for five minutes on each side. Remove the burgers from the skillet and transfer to a large baking dish. Top each patty with a two tablespoons of marinara sauce and a slice of mozzarella cheese, pop in the oven until the cheese is melted and getting crispy, remove from the oven and enjoy with a whole wheat sandwich thin.

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