Italian cheese turkey burgers are a delicious and healthy twist on the classic beef burger. Made with ground turkey, Italian cheese, and a variety of herbs and spices, these burgers are packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with the whole family. They can be cooked on the grill, in a skillet, or baked in the oven, and can be served on a bun with your favorite toppings or as a main course with a side of your choice.
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ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS
Seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese, these plump burgers are a delicious change-of-pace entree. I like to serve them on crusty Italian bread with warmed spaghetti sauce, but you can also use hamburger buns. -Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick oval-shaped patties. , Grill patties on an oiled rack, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat on each side until a thermometer reaches 165° and juices run clear, 6-8 minutes. , Place a patty on each of 4 slices of bread. Drizzle with spaghetti sauce; top with remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ITALIAN CHEESE TURKEY BURGERS
My husband is picky about his burgers, and he loves these! We eat burgers a lot in warm weather, so I cut down on fat and calories by spicing up ground turkey. -Brenda DiMarco, Whiteford, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place tomatoes in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the egg white, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, basil, parsley, mustard, garlic, oregano and Italian seasoning. Drain and chop tomatoes; add to egg white mixture. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 6 burgers., Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Top with cheese; bake 1-2 minutes longer or until melted. Serve on buns. Top with ketchup and mustard as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FETA CHEESE TURKEY BURGERS
Ground turkey makes a great burger. It makes an even better one with feta cheese and kalamata olives. Serve these tasty treats with sun-ripened tomatoes and Greek-style pita.
Provided by Althea
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the grill for medium high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine turkey, feta cheese, olives, oregano, and pepper. Mix together, and form into patties.
- Lightly oil the grate. Place patties on the grill. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 800.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
GRILLED ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS
The addition of pasta sauce keeps ready-in-30-minutes burgers moist while grilling.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix turkey, 3 tablespoons pasta sauce and chopped onion. Shape mixture into 2 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick and the approximate shape of the baguette pieces.
- Cover and grill patties over medium heat 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F. Top patties with cheese. Cover and grill about 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.
- Slice baguette pieces horizontally in half. Place lettuce leaves on bottom halves; top with burgers and onion slices. Top with remaining baguette halves. Serve with additional pasta sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS
Nice change from boring everyday hamburgers. The original recipe also calls for 1/2 tsp salt, but we don't use.
Provided by noway
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine ground turkey, basil, paprika, garlic, and pepper in medium bowl. Shape into 4 hamburgers.
- Cook hamburgers on grill or in skillet until done.
- Top each burger with 1 slice cheese and continue cooking until cheese is melted.
- Place burgers on buns, top with tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 112.5, Sodium 495.8, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 30.8
ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the mayonnaise with the garlic in a small bowl and set aside. Using your hands, mix together the turkey and turkey sausage in a large bowl until just combined. Form this mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and pancetta slices and cook the pancetta on both sides until crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and reserve.
- Place the same skillet over medium-high heat and add the burgers. Cook, turning once, until cooked all the way through, about 5 minutes per side. Top with the fontina and cook until just melted.
- To serve, place the burgers on the focaccia bottoms. Top with tomato slices, pancetta and arugula. Spread the focaccia tops with garlic mayonnaise, set on top of the burgers and serve.
GRILLED ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS
These grilled turkey burgers are always a hit at my house! They've got lots of flavor, color, and texture!
Provided by Shagen McBride
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine turkey, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Divide into 4 equal portions and form into hamburger patties.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill patties for about 4 minutes per side. Place provolone slices on the patties; continue to cook until cheese melts. Place ciabatta rolls on the grill and cook until browned to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Spread onto the rolls. Place the turkey patties on the rolls and top with sliced red onion and lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 111.2 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1965.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CHEESY TURKEY BURGER
This burger is tasty and the shredded cheese gives it a great flavor. I've used cheddar cheese, co-jack, or a Mexican cheese mixture. You may need more breadcrumbs, depending on how moist your turkey is. I like to serve this with Veganaise or mayo on the side.
Provided by PdxBarb
Categories Poultry
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in large bowl. Add more bread crumbs if necessary. Should form a firm ball. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape into six patties, not too thin.
- Pan-fry, broil, or grill inside or out until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 162, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 16.7
TURKEY CHEDDAR BURGERS
Categories Blender Tomato turkey Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Lunch Mayonnaise Cheddar Grill/Barbecue Pan-Fry Gourmet Sugar Conscious Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make burgers:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook shallot in oil with salt and pepper in an 8-inch skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a bowl. Add turkey and mix gently but thoroughly.
- Turn out turkey mixture onto a sheet of wax paper and divide into 8 equal mounds. Pat 1 mound into a 4-inch patty and top with 1 piece of cheese, then put a second mound on top, patting it onto other patty to enclose cheese. Pinch edges together to seal and shape into a single patty. Make 3 more burgers in same manner.
- Heat an oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then grill burgers, turning over once, until just cooked through (no longer pink), 8 to 9 minutes total.
- While burgers are cooking, heat rolls on a baking sheet in oven until crusty, about 5 minutes. Transfer rolls to a rack to cool slightly.
- Make mayonnaise and assemble burgers:
- Purée tomatoes with water, vinegar, and salt in a blender or mini food processor, scraping down sides as necessary, then blend in mayonnaise.
- Cut rolls in half horizontally (if necessary) and spread cut sides with tomato mayonnaise. Serve burgers on rolls with lettuce.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a variety of cheeses in your burgers. A good combination is mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar.
- Use ground turkey breast for a leaner burger. You can also use ground chicken or beef.
- To make the burgers more flavorful, add some herbs and spices to the ground turkey. Good choices include basil, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Don't overcook the burgers. They should be cooked through but still juicy. A meat thermometer is a good way to check the internal temperature of the burgers.
- Serve the burgers on a bun with your favorite toppings. Good choices include lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Italian cheese turkey burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're in the mood for a burger, give these Italian cheese turkey burgers a try.
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