Cream Cheese Stuffed Spinach Turkey Burgers Recipes

CREAM-CHEESE-STUFFED SPINACH TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat a large saucepan over medium and cook spinach until completely wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
• Allow to cool, then squeeze out all the water using paper towels. (Make sure you get as much out as possible).
• Chop into small chunks.
• In a large bowl combine turkey, spinach, onion, garlic, spices and salt and mix well until uniform.
• Divide the mixture into 10 parts.
• Line a 1-cup measuring cup with plastic wrap, add a portion of the burger mix and press down to pack. Lift out of cup with lining edge, and transfer to clean work surface.ORUse slightly wet hands and and shape into ½" thick patties.
• Divide cream cheese into 5 parts, place each on a patty and flatten down.
• Cover each cheese-topped patty with an empty one and press town to shape.
• Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.OROn a greased non-stick skillet on medium low for about 7-8 minutes each side (about 15 minutes total).OROn a greased grill gate over medium for about 10-12 minutes.Internal temperature of meat should be about 165°F when cooked.
• Assemble burgers placing spinach, patty and toppings. Enjoy!

CREAM CHEESE STUFFED TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium or oven to broil on high.
• Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Add diced jalapeño and cook for a minute.
• In a small bowl combine combine cream cheese, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix ground turkey with garlic salt, minced onion, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Lightly spray a foil lined pan with oil. Divide meat into 8 equal portions and flatten portions into 4-inch round patties, pressing lightly against the pan to flatten.
• Divide filling into 4 equal portions. Place filling on 4 of the patties and spread to within a ½ inch of the edge.
• Cover with remaining 4 patties and pinch the edges closed.
• Grill patties over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until completely cooked. Or broil by placing burgers on a foil lined pan approximately 6″ from the broiler, 5-6 minutes on each side or until completely cooked. Turkey should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
• Serve on buns with optional avocado, bacon, lettuce and tomato.

GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven broiler.
• In a medium bowl, mix ground turkey, spinach, and goat cheese. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
• Arrange patties on a broiler pan, and place in the center of the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until done.

SPINACH AND FETA TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
• While the grill is preheating, mix together eggs, garlic, feta cheese, spinach, and turkey in a large bowl until well combined; form into 8 patties.
• Cook on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.

SPINACH TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and half of the spinach (save remaining spinach for another use). Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties., Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with cheese, lettuce and tomato if desired.

CHEESE-STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill. Mix turkey, chilies, cheese, pepper and 1 1/2 cups salsa. Shape mixture into 12 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick.
• Cover and grill patties 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 12 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Serve on buns with tomato slices and additional salsa.

CREAM CHEESE STUFFED GARLIC BURGERS

Steps:

• Put hamburger meat in a bowl and add garlic, salt and pepper.
• Mix together with your hands until just blended.
• Make 12 patties no more than 1 inch thick.
• Spread cream cheese in the center if 6 patties, approximately 1 oz. per patty. (Don't spread all the way to the edge).
• Put remaining patties on top of the cream cheese and seal the ends all the way around with your fingers. (Don't pinch too hard or the ends will be too thin).
• Grill on high to your desired taste. (About 8-10 minutes).
• Note: It takes a little longer than normal for the meat to cook inside because of the cream cheese.

SPINACH-MOZZARELLA STUFFED BURGERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, gently mix together the beef, salt and pepper.
• Using generous 1/3 cup per patty, shape the mixture into 8 patties about 1/2-inch thick.
• Refrigerate while preparing the stuffing.
• Place the spinach in a dry large saucepan.
• Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 1-2 min or until wilted, stirring occasionally.
• Drain and cool.
• Squeeze out any excess moisture.
• Chop and place in a medium bowl.
• Stir in the mozzarella cheese and pesto.
• Mound about 1/4 cup packed stuffing in the center of 4 patties.
• Cover with the remaining 4 patties, and seal the edges by pressing firmly together with you fingers.
• Gently press the center of each patty to eliminate mounding.
• Heat the grill or grill pan to medium heat.
• Grill for 5-6 minute.
• Flip and grill for 5-6 min more or until no longer pink.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together all the mayonnaise ingredients.
• Place the buns, split side down, on the grill for 30-60 sec or until lightly toasted.
• Spread each bun with 2 Tbs of the mayonnaise.
• Top with a burger and some arugula, if desired.