Cajun Burger Bites

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Appetizer
Cajun Burger Bites

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Plate of Cajun burger bites on sweet potato waffle fries

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Recipe Data

16
Servings
15min
Prep
35min
Total

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    Description

    Mini versions of your favorite sandwich score big. If it's mini, it's easier to eat and healthier too. Play it safe by using an instant-read thermometer to check doneness.

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    Servings and Ingredients

    Ingredients
    Serves 16
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    1 lbs. 93%-lean ground turkey
    ¼ c. chopped green onions
    2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
    1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
    ½ tsp. Hy-Vee salt
    ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee black pepper
    2 tsp. Hy-Vee Select olive oil
    16 waffle cut sweet potato fries
    ½ c. lite sour cream party dip
    ½ c. prepared fresh salsa

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      Directions

      1. In a large bowl, lightly mix turkey, green onions, Cajun seasoning, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 16 patties.
      2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add half of turkey bites and cook until browned and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, about 5 minutes per side. Remove bites to platter; cover and keep warm. Repeat with remaining bites.
      3. Meanwhile, cook sweet potato fries according to package directions. To serve, spread party dip onto sweet potato fries; top with burger bites and salsa.
      4. Variation: Peel, devein and rinse 16 large (16- to 12-count) shrimp. Pat dry with paper towels and toss with Cajun seasoning. Saute shrimp in olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until pink. Serve on sweet potato fries as directed in step 3. Serve burger bites or shrimp bites with guacamole, if desired.

      Nutrition facts

      Servings

      80 Calories per serving

      Amounts Per Serving

      • Total Fat: 4.5g
      • Cholesterol: 25mg
      • Sodium: 270mg
      • Total Carbohydrates: 5g
      • Protein: 6g

      Daily Values

      0%
      Vitamin A 15%
      0%
      Vitamin C 4%
      0%
      Iron 4%
      0%
      Calcium 4%

      Recipe Source:

      Hy-Vee Seasons Health 2014.