Mardi Gras Recipe: Bayou Burgers with Spicy Remoulade Recipe

 

Ingredients 

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound fully cooked andouille sausage, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
1 Italian turkey sausage link (4 ounces), casing removed
4 slices cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon capers, drained
4 kaiser rolls, split
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add andouille sausage; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the Creole seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Crumble turkey and turkey sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook burgers for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Top with cheese; cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

For remoulade, in a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, lemon juice, pepper sauce, relish and capers. Spread rolls with butter and sprinkle with remaining garlic powder. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve burgers on rolls with remoulade. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: The following spices may be substituted for 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning: 1/4 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and paprika; and a pinch each of dried thyme, ground cumin and cayenne pepper.

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.                 MAKES: 4 servings

Courtesy of Taste of Home