"Rach's Burger of the Month: Turkey Cheeseburgers with Bacon & Apple-Onion Relish" – Rachael Ray

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and finely ground black pepper
• 2 Honeycrisp or Gala apples, peeled and chopped
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• ⅛ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• ½ cup grainy Dijon mustard
• 12 slices meaty smoked bacon
• 1 ½ lb. ground turkey, a blend of dark and light meat
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. each coarsely ground black pepper, ground white pepper, and granulated garlic
• 1 tbsp. vegetable or olive oil
• 8 oz. sharp white cheddar, sliced or crumbled
• 4 brioche buns or other burger buns, lightly toasted
• Sliced bread-and-butter pickles or dill pickles