Bento Balls Aka French Hamburgers Recipe

Ingredients for Bento Balls Aka French Hamburgers

• Fine Dry Breadcrumb
• Havarti With Dill
• Prepared Horseradish
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 pound ground turkey
• Butter
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

How to Make Bento Balls Aka French Hamburgers

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, 4 ounces Havarti cheese (shredded), 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, 1 tablespoon dried minced onion, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, and 1 large egg.
3. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to soften.
4. Add 1 pound ground turkey to the bowl and mix gently until just combined. The mixture will be soft.
5. Shape the mixture into 8-10 balls, slightly flattening them into patty shapes suitable for your bento box.
6. Place the patties on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 20 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, prepare the basting sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons ketchup, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
9. Carefully flip the patties and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Check for doneness using a meat thermometer. Patties will cook faster if made smaller. Adjust the baking time accordingly.
10. Approximately 10 minutes before the patties are fully cooked, baste one side with the sauce. Return to the oven for 5 minutes.
11. Flip the patties, baste the other side, and bake for the remaining 5 minutes until fully cooked.
12. Let the patties cool completely before packing them into your bento boxes. Enjoy your delicious and convenient lunch on the go!