Best 7 Mouth Watering Italian Turkey Burgers Recipes

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When it comes to tantalizing taste buds and satisfying cravings, mouth watering Italian turkey burgers reign supreme. These juicy, flavorful patties combine the culinary magic of Italy with the lean, healthy goodness of turkey, resulting in a delectable dish that captivates the senses. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, planning a weeknight family meal, or simply seeking a gourmet experience at home, this culinary masterpiece is sure to leave you and your loved ones craving for more. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind crafting the perfect Italian turkey burger, unlocking a world of flavors that will redefine your burger experience.

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ITALIAN CHEESE TURKEY BURGERS



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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

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
3/4 cup boiling water
1 large egg white, beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 pound extra-lean ground turkey
3 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, halved
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
Optional: Ketchup and mustard

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

ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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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

1/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
8 slices Italian bread, toasted
1/2 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, warmed

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

GRILLED ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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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

1 pound lean ground turkey
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
3 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 slices provolone cheese
4 ciabatta rolls
¼ cup mayonnaise
⅛ cup prepared pesto
½ red onion, sliced
4 leaves romaine lettuce

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

MOUTH-WATERING ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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These burgers are just delicious! The ingredients make for a burger that needs little topping - keep the ketchup and mustard in your refrigerator! And please don't skip the barbecue sauce. It sounds a little odd, but it adds just the right flavor to finish off these great burgers. I'd recommend topping with lettuce, tomato and a little mayo.

Provided by erinBOberrin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 patties, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs lean ground turkey
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (, softened)
1/4 cup chianti wine (or other red wine)
1 teaspoon shredded parmesan cheese
1 -2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
barbecue sauce
8 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or oven broiler.
  • In a medium bowl, mix turkey through ground pepper.
  • Form into 8 patties (or 6 larger patties).
  • Grill or broil approximately 6-8 minutes on each side.
  • While cooking, brush with barbecue sauce.
  • Serve on toasted buns with condiments as desired.

ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
8 ounces ground turkey
12 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage, removed from casings
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 thin slices pancetta
4 ounces sliced Italian fontina cheese
Four 3-by-3-by-1/2-inch squares focaccia, split and lightly toasted
1 plum tomato, sliced
1 cup baby arugula

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.

ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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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

1 lb ground turkey
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns
2 roma tomatoes, sliced

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

JUICY BBQ TURKEY BURGERS RECIPE



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Juicy and delicious, these Ground Turkey BBQ Burgers are a family favorite! They come together in a matter of minutes and can also be made in a skillet on your stove top if you don't have a grill.

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup barbeque sauce (divided)
2 Tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
¾ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pound ground turkey
4 large lettuce leaves
1 tomato
4 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine onion, 2 Tablespoons barbecue sauce, breadcrumbs, mustard, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and ground turkey.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.
  • Heat grill to medium-high heat and place patties on the grill. Cook 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Serve patties on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and remaining barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 677 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • To enhance the flavor of your turkey burgers, use ground turkey with a higher fat content, such as 85% or 90% lean.
  • For a juicy and tender burger, avoid overworking the ground turkey. Mix the ingredients gently until just combined.
  • To prevent the burgers from drying out, brush them with olive oil or melted butter before grilling.
  • Cook the burgers over medium heat to prevent them from burning on the outside and staying raw on the inside.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the burgers are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion:

Italian turkey burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them grilled, baked, or pan-fried, these burgers are sure to be a hit. With a variety of toppings and sides to choose from, the possibilities are endless. So next time you're in the mood for a burger, give Italian turkey burgers a try. You won't be disappointed.

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