Best 12 Grilled Cheese Stuffed Turkey Burgers Recipes

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Grilled cheese stuffed turkey burgers are a juicy, cheesy, and delicious twist on the classic burger. Combining the flavors of a traditional turkey burger with a gooey, melted cheese center, these burgers are sure to be a hit at your next cookout or family meal. With their lean protein and flavorful stuffing, grilled cheese stuffed turkey burgers are a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers without sacrificing any of the taste. Read on to discover the best recipe for this mouthwatering dish, complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your burgers come out perfect every time.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CHEESE-STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS



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Take a break from traditional burgers. Lots of spicy chiles, Monterey Jack cheese and salsa mix with ground turkey breast for burgers to serve to a crowd.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lb ground turkey breast
1 or 2 jalapeño chiles, seeded, chopped
1 cup diced Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño chile peppers
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
12 hamburger buns, split, toasted
12 slices tomato
Additional Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg

GRILLED CHEESE-STUFFED BURGERS



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These individually wrapped burgers are great to take along to picnics, cookouts or camping trips. The cheese is already stuffed inside, so all you need are your buns and condiments.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
4 ounces Cheddar, cut into 16 small cubes
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 seeded hamburger buns, split and toasted
4 small leaves romaine lettuce
4 slices sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Maui
1 small vine-ripened tomato, sliced into 4 rounds
Potato chips or French fries, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat a grill over high heat. Divide the meat into four 6-ounce balls. Press 4 small cubes of cheese into the center of each ball and flatten into a 1/2-inch-thick patty about 4 inches in diameter, making sure the cheese stays wrapped in the meat. Sprinkle both sides of the patties evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Wrap each burger in a piece of nonstick aluminum foil, twisting any excess foil at each end so the burger is wrapped in a single layer of foil only. Mix the ketchup and Worcestershire together in a small bowl.
  • 2. Grill the burgers for 5 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and carefully open up the foil packets, allowing the steam to escape. Place the opened foil packets back on the grill, add a spoonful of sauce to the top of each patty and continue to cook until the patty is cooked to at least medium to allow the cheese inside to fully melt, another 4 to 6 minutes.
  • 3. On the bottom half of each bun, spread a bit of sauce and top with a lettuce leaf, onion slice and tomato slice. Top with a patty, another spoon of the remaining sauce and the top of the bun. Serve with chips or fries.

PAT'S STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 Vidalia onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices pepper jack cheese, cut from an 8-ounce block
1 beefsteak tomato, sliced into 3/4-inch thick rounds
Olive oil
4 large onion buns or rolls
Spicy Mayo Sauce, recipe follows
Lettuce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons hot chili sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
1/2 lime, juiced

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.

CHEDDAR-STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS



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I love burgers that ooze cheese when you bite into them, but turkey burgers typically fall apart when you make them with a chunk of cheese in the center. Instead of working against the ingredients, I work with them.

Provided by Audrey Johns

Categories     HarperCollins     turkey     Cheese     Cheddar     Summer     Dinner     Grill

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

For The Turkey Burgers
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup sharp cheddar, diced small
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil spray
1/4 cup caramelized onions
4 ciabatta rolls or whole wheat buns
4 romaine leaves, halved
1 avocado, sliced
Pickled jalapeño rings (optional)
1/4 cup Salsa Ranch Dip
For The Salsa Ranch Dip
1/2 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups 0% Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 cup salsa

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.

CHEDDAR-STUFFED TURKEY BURGER WITH AVOCADO



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The secret to keeping lean turkey juicy as a burger? Adding fat. The burgers in this recipe, stuffed with cheese and a bit of butter, are moist, flavorful and, best of all, hold together and flip easily. These are best cooked on a flat-top griddle, burger-joint style, or you can use a large, wide skillet (like cast-iron) if that's what you have. Both give the outside of these burgers an irresistible sear that keeps the juice and flavor inside the burger, not dripping through grill grates. Finally, Hawaiian buns are a must. Their softness and subtle sweetness give these burgers a universal appeal.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, burgers, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons butter, plus more for cooking
5 (1-ounce) slices sharp Cheddar or horseradish Cheddar
4 Hawaiian hamburger buns
1 to 2 firm-ripe avocado, thinly sliced
Mayonnaise or other burger toppings (pickles, lettuce, tomato, mustard), to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 661, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 736 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHEESE-STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS



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Heat up the grill for this zesty Mexican-inspired meal! Turkey burgers packed with jalapeño chilies, salsa and Monterey Jack cheese - made ready in just 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds ground turkey breast
1 to 2 jalapeño chilies, seeded and chopped
1 cup diced Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups thick-and-chunky salsa
12 hamburger buns, split and toasted
12 tomato slices
Additional salsa, if desired

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Burer, Sodium 350 mg

GRILLED STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS



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You'll get a burst of flavor with every bite of these hearty burgers. Not a fan of ground turkey? This recipe will absolutely change your mind! -Megan Crow, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
5 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

GRILLED CHEESE-STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS



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New twist to the burger on the grill! Could probably change it around to make it less spicy for the kiddies (using a different cheese, perhaps leaving out the peppers, etc.).

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs ground turkey breast
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (use two if brave!)
1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, diced
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups salsa
12 hamburger buns, split (toasted if desired)
12 slices tomatoes

Steps:

  • 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 preheated grill. Cover grill and cook over medium heat about 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.1, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 507.4, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 35

GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER RELISH



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Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Pepper     Poultry     turkey     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
6 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
6 whole wheat, hamburger buns
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 7-ounce jars roasted sweet red peppers, rinsed, drained, patted dry, chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
3 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
4 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • For Burgers:
  • Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, lemon peel, thyme, salt and pepper in large bowl. Mix well. Divide turkey mixture into 6 equal portions. Form 1 portion into two 4-inch diameter patties. Place 1 tablespoon goat cheese atop 1 turkey patty; place second patty atop cheese. Seal patties at edges to enclose cheese. Repeat with remaining 5 portions. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Grill hamburger buns, cut side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Place turkey burgers on bottom half of buns. Top burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Relish, then bun tops and serve.
  • For Relish:
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add red peppers and sauté 2 minutes. Add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix vinegar and sugar in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Stir vinegar mixture into red peppers. Mix in mustard and cayenne pepper. Season with salt. Continue cooking relish until all liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. Cool to room temperature. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.) Makes about 2 cups.

DELICIOUS GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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These grilled turkey burgers are super easy to prepare and really moist and delicious!

Provided by katquilter

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
salt to taste
4 thin slices Swiss cheese
4 Hawaiian-style hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine turkey, red onion, sour cream, mustard, and steak seasoning in a bowl until well mixed. Form into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Drizzle with olive oil on both sides and season with salt.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side, laying Swiss cheese over burgers just before removing from the grill. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Place burgers on buns and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 153.1 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 695.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CHEESE-STUFFED BURGERS FOR TWO



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Here's a sandwich that does traditional burgers one better-with a surprise pocket of cheddar! My family really enjoys the melted cheese center. -Says Janet Wood, Windham, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
2 hamburger buns, split
Optional: Lettuce leaves and tomato slices

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 4 thin patties. Sprinkle cheese over 2 patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns, with lettuce and tomato if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS WITH CRANBERRY HORSERADISH DRESSING



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This is my favorite recipe! We had these at my niece's birthday party, and it was a hit. They are the moistest turkey burgers you will ever have. I usually make a double batch and form into patties and then freeze them. Pull them out when you are ready to grill! Delicious and moist! Best burgers ever!

Provided by juersey

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14.5 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
1 pinch ground cumin
salt and black pepper to taste
1 egg
½ cup minced celery
½ cup minced onion
1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 cup dry bread crumbs
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Stir the cranberry sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, and cumin together in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Mix the egg, celery, and onion in a bowl with your hand until the egg is smooth. Add the turkey, thyme, poultry seasoning, parsley, and bread crumbs; mix until evenly combined. Form the turkey mixture into 8 patties.
  • Cook the turkey burgers on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Place onto the hamburger buns, and top with cranberry sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 426.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground turkey for your burgers. Look for ground turkey that is at least 80% lean, as this will help to keep the burgers moist and juicy.
  • Season the ground turkey generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the burgers.
  • Be careful not to overcook the turkey burgers. Overcooked burgers will be dry and tough, so cook them just until they are cooked through.
  • Use a good quality cheese for the grilled cheese filling. A sharp cheddar cheese or a creamy mozzarella cheese will both work well.
  • If you are using a pre-made cheese sauce, be sure to heat it through before assembling the burgers.
  • Serve the grilled cheese stuffed turkey burgers immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Grilled cheese stuffed turkey burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. They are perfect for a summer cookout or a quick and easy lunch. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your grilled cheese stuffed turkey burgers are moist, juicy, and flavorful. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook turkey burgers, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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