There aren't many things more American than a great hamburger. But knowing how to actually create the perfect burger has bewildered many a cook for more than 100 years. We love a great food debate and the hamburger is an ideal subject with strong differing points of view - everything from which type of bun is best, how cooked should the meat be, what are the ideal burger toppings, is it better to cook on the grill or on the griddle and of course my favorite, what type of seasoning to use?I won't go too deep into most of these subjects as making the ideal burger is such a personal thing and is really open to interpretation (for the most part there is no right answer). With that said I will weigh in on seasoning your burger.

Mention turkey burgers and most people might think - BLAH, bland, dried out and completely devoid of any real flavor! However, if you are looking for a healthier option for classic burgers on the grill, these turkey burgers are just the ticket. They're loaded with flavor, these delicious burgers keep fat and cholesterol in check, are juicy and are anything but BLAH and flavorless!

Some recipes add oil to the meat to add moisture, but adding a little milk to the burger will also add needed moisture. Most importantly don't overcook the burgers! They need to only be cooked until they reach an internal temperature of 160 to 165 degrees (invest in a good quality meat thermometer it is well worth the investment). Any longer absolutely necessary and they'll dry out.

For these turkey burgers I started off by turning the grill on high to heat up the grates. After about 10 minutes I turned the grill down to medium heat, brushed the grill grates with a light coating of olive oil and carefully placed the turkey burgers on the grill. I cooked both sides about 6 minutes each. Here it's important to go with the high heat to start so that you get the signature grill marks on the burger but then the lower medium heat allows you to then cook the burger evenly throughout for a jucier finished burger.

Cooking at too high a temperature dries out the outer part of the burger while leaving the middle undercooked.

Remember turkey doesn't have to be just for Thanksgiving - fire up the grill and serve up a great tasting, healthy and juicy turkey burger!

Ingredients:

• 1 Lb. Lean ground turkey
• ¼ Cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 Egg
• 2 Tbsp Skim milk
• 1 Tbsp Chophouse turkey burger Seasoning
• 4 Hamburger buns
• Mayonnaise-to taste
• Burger fixings- Lettuce, tomato, onion, etc.

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Oil if necessary.
2. Place turkey in medium bowl and combine with bread crumbs, egg, milk, and Chop House Burger Seasoning.
3. Divide meat into 4, and form into patties.
4. Place burgers on grill and cook for about 6 minutes per side.
5. Remove burger from grill, and place buns on grill and toast.
6. Assemble burgers and serve!