These Turkey-Cheddar Burgers offer a deliciously lighter alternative to traditional beef burgers without sacrificing flavor. The lean ground turkey is enriched with sautéed onions, garlic, fresh parsley, and aromatic herbs like sage and thyme, creating a fragrant and savory patty. A surprise center of melted cheddar cheese adds a creamy, rich contrast to the lean meat. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these burgers are easy to prepare and cook quickly on the grill or broiler. Serve them on toasted buns with your favorite condiments for a satisfying, home-style meal that feels both comforting and fresh.
Turkey-Cheddar Burgers
Description
These Turkey-Cheddar Burgers offer a deliciously lighter alternative to traditional beef burgers without sacrificing flavor. The lean ground turkey is enriched with saut&# 195;©ed onions, garlic, fresh parsley, and aromatic herbs like sage and thyme, creating a fragrant and savory patty. A surprise center of melted cheddar cheese adds a creamy, rich contrast to the lean meat. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these burgers are easy to prepare and cook quickly on the grill or broiler. Serve them on toasted buns with your favorite condiments for a satisfying, home-style meal that feels both comforting and fresh.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add minced onion and 1 minced garlic clove. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooled onion mixture, ground turkey, lemon peel, chopped parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
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Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a patty.
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Break each cheddar cheese slice in half. Place 2 halves in the center of each turkey patty. Flatten the turkey around the cheese to seal it inside, forming a thick patty. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
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Stir together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the remaining minced garlic clove. Brush this mixture onto one side of each hamburger bun.
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Preheat grill or broiler. Lightly oil the grill rack or broiler pan.
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Place the turkey patties on the grill or broiler. Cook until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, approximately 5 minutes per side.
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While burgers cook, place the buns cut-side down around the edge of the grill to toast lightly, or toast under the hot broiler.
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Place each cooked burger on a toasted bun and serve immediately with assorted condiments.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 22.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.5g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Cooked burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the turkey.
Variations: You can place the cheddar cheese on top of the burgers during the last minute of cooking instead of stuffing it inside, if you prefer easier assembly.
Tips: Handle the turkey mixture as little as possible to keep the patties tender. If the mixture feels too wet, add a tablespoon of breadcrumbs or ground flaxseed to help bind it.
Safety: Ensure ground turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165ðF (74ðC) for safe consumption.
