These “Anytime Thanksgiving Burgers” are a creative twist on traditional turkey burgers, infused with the classic flavors of the holiday season. By mixing ground poultry with dry seasoned stuffing, celery, and onion, you create patties that are moist, flavorful, and packed with texture. The addition of poultry seasoning or dried sage brings that warm, aromatic comfort associated with Thanksgiving dinner. Cooking them in butter ensures a rich, golden crust, while a dollop of cranberry sauce or relish on top provides a necessary pop of tartness to cut through the savory richness. This dish is perfect for a casual weeknight dinner that feels special, or as a clever way to use up leftover stuffing and turkey. Its a hearty, home-style meal that delivers comfort food satisfaction without the complexity of a full holiday roast.
Mr. Food’S Anytime Thanksgiving Burgers
Description
These "Anytime Thanksgiving Burgers" are a creative twist on traditional turkey burgers, infused with the classic flavors of the holiday season. By mixing ground poultry with dry seasoned stuffing, celery, and onion, you create patties that are moist, flavorful, and packed with texture. The addition of poultry seasoning or dried sage brings that warm, aromatic comfort associated with Thanksgiving dinner. Cooking them in butter ensures a rich, golden crust, while a dollop of cranberry sauce or relish on top provides a necessary pop of tartness to cut through the savory richness. This dish is perfect for a casual weeknight dinner that feels special, or as a clever way to use up leftover stuffing and turkey. Its a hearty, home-style meal that delivers comfort food satisfaction without the complexity of a full holiday roast.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
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Add the chopped celery and onions to the skillet and saut until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Remove the skillet from the heat.
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Add the dry seasoned stuffing, boiling chicken broth (or water), salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning to the skillet.
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Mix well to combine the ingredients into a moist stuffing mixture.
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Let the stuffing mixture cool completely, then transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
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Add the ground chicken or turkey and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the cooled stuffing.
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Mix everything together thoroughly until just combined.
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Form the mixture into 5 or 6 equal-sized patties.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and melt over medium-high heat.
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Add the patties to the skillet and brown for 1 minute per side.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 4 to 5 more minutes per side, or until the patties are cooked through and spring back when touched.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 69.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.8g12%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 115.3mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
- 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
Top each burger with a teaspoon of cranberry sauce or cranberry relish for that complete Thanksgiving taste.
Ensure the stuffing mixture cools completely before mixing with the raw meat to prevent the butter in the patties from melting too quickly during cooking and to ensure the patties hold their shape.
You can substitute ground turkey for ground chicken based on preference and availability.
