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BURGERS WITH PIMENTO CHEESE & BACON
    mix up the meat
    Buffalo burgers are made from bison meat. Low in fat and cholesterol, Bison meat makes healthy yet very flavorful burgers. Look for pimento cheese, a soft orange pub cheese, in the specialty cheese section of your market. If you can’t find it, combine some shredded soft Cheddar cheese with a couple tablespoons of minced pimentos and a little mayo.
    WHAT YOU NEED
    4 slices thick-cut bacon, halved
    1 ½ lb (750 g) ground bison
    2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    1 teaspoon dry mustard
    Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
    4 soft rolls, split
    ½ cup (6 oz/185 g) pimento cheese, at room temperature

    In a frying pan over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crispy, about 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
    Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
    In a large bowl, combine the bison, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Form into 4 patties, using your fingers to create a dimple in the middle of each. Season both sides well with salt and pepper. Coat the grill grate lightly with cooking spray. Arrange the burgers on the grate directly over the heat and grill, turning once, until medium-rare, 4 minutes per side.
    Arrange the rolls, cut side down, on the grate directly over the heat and toast until lightly browned.
    Set the burgers on the rolls and top with pimento cheese and bacon, dividing them evenly. Close the burgers and serve right away.
    SERVES 4

    TURKEY BURGERS WITH CHEDDAR, SAUTÉED ONIONS & BACON
    MOVIE-NIGHT FAVORITE
    Homemade special sauce will rival any restaurant version you’ve tried. These loaded burgers are reminiscent of classic diner burgers and are sure to please the whole family. For a family movie night, serve a platter of mini burgers (simply make 8 smaller patties and serve on slider buns) with Bistro Fries (see recipe) , Vanilla Malts (see recipe) , and plenty of napkins.
    WHAT YOU NEED
    1 lb (500 g) ground turkey, preferably dark meat
    Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    ¼ lb (125 g) sharp Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
    4 soft rolls, split and toasted
    Special Sauce (see recipe)
    Onion-Bacon Sauté for topping (see recipe) , warmed

    Form the ground turkey into 4 patties, using your fingers to create a small dimple in each. Season both sides well with salt and pepper.
    Warm the olive oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the turkey burgers and cook, turning once, until opaque throughout, about 5 minutes per side. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, top the burgers with the cheese and cover the pan to allow the cheese to melt.
    Spread the rolls with the special sauce. Set the burgers on the rolls and top with the onion-bacon sauté. Close the burgers and serve right away.
    SERVES 4

    GREEN CHILE AVOCADO TURKEY CHEESEBURGERS
    TASTY TIP
    This classic Southwestern burger will not disappoint. The trick with a turkey burger is to use dark meat and not overcook it—since ground turkey has very little fat it can dry out easily. To save time, use roasted green chiles from a can. Serve these burgers with Sweet Potato Fries (see recipe) and a cooling dip like Meyer Lemon Aioli (see recipe) .
    WHAT YOU NEED
    2 poblano chiles
    1 ½ lb (750 g) ground turkey, preferably dark meat
    Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
    4 slices pepper jack cheese
    4 seeded buns, split
    Mayonnaise for spreading (optional)
    4 green-leaf lettuce leaves
    Smashed Avocado (see recipe)

    Using tongs or a large fork, hold 1 chile at a time directly over the flame of a gas burner, or place directly on the grate. Roast, turning as needed, until blistered and charred on all sides, 10–15 minutes total. (Alternatively, place the chiles under a preheated broiler, as close as possible to the heating element, and broil to char them on all sides, turning as needed). Transfer the chiles to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and set aside