Turkey Burgers With Cranberry
These are my favorite turkey burgers...with or without the cranberry sauce (which is delicious) these burgers are moist, juicy and wonderful year-round.
Okay, guys, this is my absolute go-to recipe for turkey burgers, and I make them often because:
They are always juicy and delicious, and cranberry is a good sauce for turkey burgers year-round.
A homemade turkey burger is way better than one you can buy.
Plus, pre-formed burger patties are always smaller than the bun, which is annoying.
You can make an excellent turkey burger in the comfort of your own kitchen, with ingredients you might already have on hand.
Ground Turkey: I use organic ground turkey, which is available in most grocery stores
Pepperjack Cheese: The peppery, melty cheese tastes AMAZING with the cranberry sauce
Chopped Shallot: See that word "chopped", above? It should also say "shallot" next to it, dang it :)
Bread Crumbs: Homemade or store-bought, and just a little bit to hold things together
Mustard: Any Dijon mustard will do, but once again I will suggest will my beloved Maille
Egg, Parsley and Seasonings: Egg for moisture and binding, Italian parsley for freshness and color and seasonings for flavor, of course!
Cranberry: Make your own cranberry topping for turkey burgers....a wonderfully delicious topping to have year-round!
Look at that beautiful, juicy thing.
I used half of a hamburger bun, which means you'll need a knife and fork for this delicious sandwich.
Place the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, diced shallot, parsley and seasonings into a large bowl
Gently combine them. Don't overwork the mixture, just lightly toss and combine and form into patties
Brown the patties in a hot non-stick skillet for about 2 minutes per side to make them golden brown
Bake for 9 minutes, then pull out, add the cheese and continue to cook until done
Toast the buns and enjoy!
Don't overwork the meat mixture, or it'll be tough. Gentle is the word of the day.
Use dried parsley if you don't have fresh, one teaspoon instead of a tablespoon of fresh.
Don't like Pepperjack cheese? Try Gruyere, jack or white cheddar.
Serve this burger open-faced with a knife and fork for a change of pace, or with no bun at all.
Can I make this recipe without the cranberry sauce?
Absolutely! This is a favorite year-round turkey burger recipe. Try it with a bun and traditional condiments.
How do I store leftover burger patties?
In an airtight container with a lid, these burgers will stay good in the refrigerator for a couple of days. Use for lunches or other meal prep.
Turkey Burgers With Cranberry
This Turkey Burger with Pepperjack and Cranberry has unexpected flavors that are amazing
Course: Dinner
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
â–¢ 1 pound lean ground turkey breast meat
â–¢ 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
â–¢ 1 egg, large
â–¢ 2 tbsp shallot, cut into small dice
▢ 1 ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
â–¢ 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
▢ ¼ tsp. salt
▢ ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
â–¢ 1 tbsp fresh parsley or 1 tsp. dried
â–¢ â…› tsp. dried red pepper flakes
â–¢ olive oil
â–¢ 8 slices pepper jack cheese
â–¢ 4 hamburger buns or rolls sliced and toasted under the broiler just before serving
▢ ¼ cup mayonnaise mixed with 2 tsp. dijon mustard for serving
â–¢ Cranberry sauce, homemade or store-bought recipe link in post or use canned
â–¢ Italian Parsley for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350, and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, shallot, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, parsley and dried red pepper flakes in a large bowl. With clean hands, mix gently until everything is combined.
Form into 4 patties.
Heat a nonstick 9 or 10" skillet on medium heat with enough olive oil to lightly cover the bottom of the pan, add the four patties (but don't crowd them) and cook for about 2 minutes per side until lightly browned, turning once.
Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the patties for 9 minutes, then remove from the oven and divide the cheese onto each patty (2 slices per patty)
Place the baking tray back in the oven and continue to bake for about 3-4 more minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Make a sauce for the burgers by mixing the mayo with 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
Toast the hamburger buns under the broiler, then divide the mayo/mustard mixture on the buns, top with the turkey patty, and garnish with a tablespoon of cranberry sauce.
Add fresh Italian Parsley on top to finish.
Notes
You can use dried parsley instead of fresh, just use a teaspoon instead of a tablespoon.
Use canned cranberry sauce if you don’t want to make your own, you can find it year-round in the canned fruit section of the grocery store.
Turkey should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165F, check by using a meat thermometer.