Turkey and Bacon Patties on Open Hamburger

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Turkey mince balls or kebabs served alongside homemade hommus andtabouli

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Turkey and Bacon Patties on Open Hamburger

Serves 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes

Ingredients
80g butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon seeded mustard
500g turkey mince
1 brown onion, grated
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup flat leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
4 rashers of bacon, rind removed
4 large flat mushrooms (approx. 8cm across)
½ long Turkish loaf, cut into 2 pieces, split through the centre
4 large green oak lettuce leaves

Method:


1. Combine butter and mustard in a bowl. Place butter mixture onto a pieceof baking paper and form into a sausage shape. Roll up in baking paper andsecure ends. Place in refrigerator to become firm.
2. Combine turkey mince, onion, breadcrumbs, parmesan and parsley in alarge bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Divide mixture into 4 evenquantities and form into patties. Wrap a rash of bacon around each pattieand secure with a toothpick if necessary.
3. Heat a barbecue hotplate on medium heat. Add oil to hotplate. Cookpatties on hotplate for 3-4 minutes or until cooked through. Add mushroomsto hotplate and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Spraypieces of Turkish bread with olive oil. Cook on hotplate for 2 minutes eachside or until golden.
4. To serve, place a piece of toasted bread onto each serving plate. Topwith a lettuce leave, turkey pattie, mushroom and a slice of mustard butter.