Step aside, beef burgers — turkey burgers are the unsung hero of grilling season. These flavorful patties can be paired with an array of toppings, from caramelized onions and lemony mayonnaise to pickled jalapeño slices and smoked Gouda.
Worried about dry meat? Use ground turkey that includes both white and dark meat, with around 15–20% fat content. Here are some of our favorite turkey burger recipes for your next cookout.
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Next-Level Turkey Burgers with Lemon Aioli
Chef Dan Kluger starts with turkey and chicken pieces, soaking them in a salt-sugar brine, before grinding the meat and combining it with an aromatic, slightly spicy sofrito. He then grills the patties, tops them with melty Cheddar cheese, and serves them with a lemon-spiked aioli.
Green Goddess Turkey Burgers
Inspired by the flavors of herb-packed Green Goddess dressing, Justin Chapple flavors juicy turkey burgers with chopped basil, scallions, parsley, and umami-rich anchovies. His secret to perfectly shaped patties? The lids from one-quart takeout containers.
Michelle’s Turkey Burgers with Lemon Mayonnaise
Chef Spike Mendelsohn created these caramelized onion and lemony mayonnaise-topped turkey burgers for former First Lady Michelle Obama. Lightly sautéed celery and Granny Smith apple give the patties a bit of texture, while chipotles in adobo offer a smoky flair.
Turkey Burgers with Smoked Gouda
Chef Bobby Flay tops simply seasoned turkey burgers with smoked Gouda cheese and grilled red onion rings. A sweet and spicy burger spread comes together quickly with Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, horseradish, and honey.
Barbecue-Glazed Turkey Burgers
A double dose of barbecue sauce gives these burgers from actor Gwyneth Paltrow a smoky and sweet flavor — it’s stirred into the meat mixture and used as a finishing glaze. Top the burgers with pickled jalapeño slices, Swiss cheese, and pickles just before serving.
Spicy Sriracha Turkey Burgers with Fresh Herbs
Former F&W senior test kitchen editor Grace Parisi seasons her turkey burger patties with a mixture of finely chopped shallot, ginger and jalapeño. To prevent sticking and aid in caramelization, brush the patties with oil before they go on the grill.
Turkey Burgers
Cooked in a nonstick pan on the stove, these Parmesan and parsley-studded turkey burgers are a great recipe when you don’t feel like firing up the grill. Serve the Provolone-topped patties on focaccia with pesto and sliced fresh tomato.
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