Juicy Turkey Cheese Burger (Printable)
A flavorful turkey burger with melted cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and pickles for a tasty meal.
# What You Need:
→ Burger Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
06 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For Cooking
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Toppings
11 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
12 - 4 burger buns
13 - Lettuce leaves
14 - Sliced tomato
15 - Sliced red onion
16 - Pickles
→ Optional Condiments
17 - Mayonnaise
18 - Ketchup
19 - Mustard
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid a dense texture.
02 - Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet or preheat grill to medium-high. Cook patties 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Place a slice of cheddar on each patty during the last minute of cooking. Cover to allow cheese to melt evenly.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns if desired to enhance texture and flavor.
06 - Layer lettuce on bottom bun, add turkey patty with melted cheese, then top with tomato, onion, and pickles. Spread optional condiments as preferred and crown with top bun.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Turkey stays impossibly juicy when you add the right seasonings and don't overthink the mixing.
- You get that satisfying burger experience without the heaviness afterward.
- Four servings means you can make extras and eat them cold the next day if you're feeling lazy.
02 -
- Never skip the internal temperature check—turkey can look done on the outside and still be undercooked inside, which ruins everything.
- Letting the patties rest for a minute after cooking gives the cheese time to set properly and keeps everything from falling apart.
03 -
- Add a tablespoon of mayonnaise directly into the turkey mixture if you want extra juiciness—it sounds strange, but the fat and eggs emulsify and keep everything tender.
- Don't skip the smoked paprika; it's the ingredient that makes people ask what you did differently with these turkey burgers.