Build Your Own Canadian Cranberry And Herb Turkey Burgers! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (3-4 sprays) or 1 teaspoon low-fat cooking spray (3-4 sprays)
1 small onion, peeled and finely diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup dried cranberries or 1/4 cup craisins
1 lb 93% lean ground turkey (turkey mince)
OPTIONAL
6 slices Canadian bacon (optional)
6 toasted hamburger buns (optional)
Assorted condiments
cheese slice
cranberry sauce
ketchup
mustard
dill pickle
sliced fresh tomato
lettuce
sliced onion rings
relish
mayonnaise
pickle
mixed salad green

Preparation

If grilling the burgers, preheat grill to medium-high. (You can also pan-fry or barbeque these burgers.).
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan/skillet over medium heat, or spray three or four sprays of low fat spray. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Add the thyme, sage, salt and pepper; cook until fragrant, for about 30 seconds more.
Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and add the breadcrumbs and cranberries, stir to combine. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Add the turkey mince and stir until combined; do not overmix. Form the mixture into 6 burgers/patties.
To cook on the stovetop: Coat a large nonstick frying pan/skillet, preferably cast-iron, with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the burgers/patties, reduce heat to medium, and cook for about 5 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for about 2 minutes. Cover and continue to cook until lightly browned but still juicy (the juices should run clear, not pink), about 3 - 4 minutes more.
To grill: Oil the grill rack and grill the burgers for 5 to 6 minutes per side, flipping gently to avoid breaking them.
Serve the burgers immediately, inside a burger bun with the optionial extras and condiments as suggested. A mixed salad is also a great accompaniment.
NB: If using the bacon or the cheese slices, grill or fry the bacon slices for about 2 to 3 minutes beforehand and then place the bacon or cheese slice on top of a cooked burger for the last 2 - 3 minutes of grilling or cooking time.