Mini Turkey Burgers with Gorgonzola

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• Cooking spray
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons minced sweet gherkin pickle (about 2 small)
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 12 (1-ounce) dinner rolls
• 6 curly leaf lettuce leaves, torn in half

Preparation

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Add cheese, stirring with a fork just until combined. Divide turkey mixture into 12 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/4-inch-thick patty.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 4 patties; cook 2 minutes. Carefully turn patties over; cook 2 minutes or until done. Place patties on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Repeat procedure with remaining patties. Cool patties to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap; freeze until firm. Place in a single layer in zip-top plastic bags; freeze up to 3 months.
3. Thaw patties overnight in refrigerator.
4. Preheat oven to 400º.
5. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Place patties on baking sheet in a single layer; cover with foil. Bake 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Keep warm.
6. Combine mayonnaise, pickle, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Cut rolls in half horizontally. Spread about 1 teaspoon mayonnaise mixture on bottom half of each roll; top each with 1 turkey patty and 1 piece lettuce. Cover with tops of rolls. Serve immediately.