Stuffed Turkey Burgers Recipes

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix the ground turkey, egg, black beans, red bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until blended; form the mixture into 4 patties.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook the turkey patties in the skillet until cooked through and no longer pink the center, 7 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Cut 2 slices bread into very small pieces, and place in a medium bowl. Add turkey, sour cream, 3 tablespoons chutney, 1 tablespoon mustard, chile powder, and salt; mix to combine.
• Divide meat mixture into 8 equal-sized portions. Flatten one portion to a diameter of 3 1/2 inches. Place one quarter of the cheese in the center in a single layer. Top with another portion of meat and seal edges by pinching with fingers to enclose cheese. Repeat process with remaining ingredients. Place burgers on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes.
• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Brush both sides of each burger with oil. Reduce heat to medium, and grill burgers until firm and cooked through, flipping once, 7 to 8 minutes per side.
• Lightly toast remaining 8 slices of bread. Top each of 4 slices with 1/4 cup greens, followed by a burger and a tomato slice. Stir together remaining tablespoon each chutney and mustard. Spread chutney mixture evenly over remaining 4 toasted bread slices, and place on top to enclose. Serve immediately.

STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Place jalapeno in cast iron skillet.
• Cook over low heat till skin is blisterd and blackened slightly.
• (10 or 15 minutes) Remove from skillet and let cool.
• Peel off skin and remove seeds (if you like heat leave them),.
• Coarsely chop.
• Divide turkey into 8 pieces.
• Gently press or pat to make rounds about 4 in in diameter.
• Layer cheese, pepper and olives on the 4 patties.
• Top with the remaining 4 patties.
• Pinch edges together to seal.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• Add patties and cook until brown on first side, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Flip and cook till browned, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Reduce heat to low and cook till meat is no longer pink but juicy, 6 to 8 minutes.

PAT'S STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
• Add the garlic, onion, turkey, mustard, soy sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste, to a large mixing bowl. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Divide the turkey into 8 equal-sized balls and flatten them into patties. Lay 2 slices of cheese on 4 of the patties and cover each with another patty. Pinch the edges to seal the patties closed, so the cheese will not melt out.
• Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper, to taste, and brush with olive oil. Grill for 2 minutes per side. Remove from the grill to a plate. Toast the buns on the grill and set aside.
• Grill the burgers until cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer the burgers to the buns and top with Spicy Mayo Sauce, lettuce and grilled tomatoes.
• Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.

THANKSGIVING FLAVORED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion and celery until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Place the cooked onion and celery in a large bowl with the ground turkey, stuffing mix, and eggs; mix to thoroughly combine. Form the mixture into 16 patties. Unlike hamburger, these patties will not change shape while cooking, so make them even in size.
• Grill the turkey burgers on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Place each patty on a hamburger bun, and top with cranberry sauce and a dollop of whipped cream cheese to serve.

GRILLED STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 10 thin patties. Spoon red pepper and cheese onto center of five patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns.

GRILLED CHEESE-STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix turkey, chiles, cheese, pepper and 1 1/2 cups salsa. Shape mixture into 12 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick.
• Place patties on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F.
• Serve burgers on buns with tomato slices and additional salsa.

CHEDDAR-STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Salsa Ranch Dip
• Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. (If you don't have a blender or food processor, just stir everything together in a bowl-the texture will be different but it will still be delicious.)
• Burgers and Assembly
• In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, cheese, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Mix together with your hands until just combined-you don't want tough burgers.
• Divide the meat mixture into four portions and roll each into a ball. Place each ball on a large plate and squish it down into a flat patty. Press your thumb into the center to create a little well. This will help the burgers keep their flat shape.Spray the grill with olive oil and heat it to medium heat. Grill the patties on direct heat for 5 minutes, covered and undisturbed. Flip once, cover, and grill for another 4 to 6 minutes, until cooked through.To assemble the burgers, smear the caramelized onions on the bottom half of each roll or bun. Top with romaine and place a cooked patty on each. Add avocado slices and jalapeño rings, if using. Smear the top halves of the buns with Salsa Ranch Dip, then place them on the burgers and serve.

TURKEY STUFFING BURGERS

Steps:

• In bowl combine egg 1/4 cup water; stir in 1/2 cup stuffing mix, dried onion, and bouillon. Let stand for five minutes.
• Add turkey and mix well; shape into 1/2 inch patties.
• Coat with crushed stuffing mix.
• Cook patties in skillet coated with oil about 10 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked.
• We serve with turkey gravy and french fries.

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.

CHEDDAR-STUFFED TURKEY BURGER WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• Combine the turkey, salt, pepper and parsley in a large bowl and mix with a fork or clean hands to season evenly. Add the egg and milk and stir to combine.
• Divide the meat into four portions with damp hands and gently pack into four round patties, about 3/4-inch thick. (It will feel very sticky because of the egg, which helps burgers hold their shape as they cook.) Place burgers on a parchment-lined baking tray or plate. Cut the butter into slices and 1 slice of the cheese into 4 thin squares, about 1 inch across. (The butter and cheese should be the same size.) Press a piece of each into the center of each burger. Shape the meat around it to cover across the top. Refrigerate for 10 minutes while you prepare the griddle.
• Heat a flat-top griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough butter just lightly coat the griddle or pan. Add the burgers to the griddle and cook until browned and just cooked through and a thermometer inserted into the meat (not the cheese in the center) reaches 165 degrees, about 4 minutes per side. In the final 2 minutes of cooking, add the remaining 4 cheese slices to the burgers, to melt.
• Remove the burgers from the heat and layer onto the buns with the avocado and any other burger toppings you desire. Serve warm.