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Cajun Turkey Burgers with Cayenne Curly Fries
Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee, 2008
Show:  Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee
Episode:  Louisiana Easy
Cajun Turkey Burgers with Cayenne Curly Fries
For Fries
1 (28-ounce) bag curly fries (recommended: Ore-Ida)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For Burgers:
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
1 cup frozen chopped onions and bell peppers, thawed
1/4 cup real bacon pieces
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 onion buns
4 leaves butter lettuce
4 slices tomato
4 slices red onion

For Sauce:
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 scallion, finely chopped

For Curly Fries:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In large bowl combine all ingredients and toss until fries are well coated. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until crispy.

For Sauce:

In small bowl combine all ingredients and mix until blended. Set aside.

For Burger:

Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.

In a bowl mix together the ground turkey, onions and bell peppers, bacon pieces, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, salt, and ground black pepper.

Wet hands to prevent sticking, and form 4 patties of equal size. Spray grill pan with cooking spray.

Reduce heat to medium and cook patties for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through.

For the sauce:

Place all the ingredients into a small serving bowl and stir until combined.

Place the cooked burgers on the buns and serve with lettuce, tomato, onion and ranch dressing.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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