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Favorite Turkey Burger

Burgers are an American classic -- and they don't have to be made from just beef anymore.
Everyday Food, May/June 2003
  • Prep Time 10 minutes
  • Total Time 35 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (93 percent lean)
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • For Grates

    • Oil
  • Directions

    1. Heat grill to high. In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine ground turkey with Gruyere, scallions, breadcrumbs, mustard, and garlic; season generously with salt and pepper. Gently form mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties.

    2. Lightly oil grill. Place patties on hottest part of grill; sear until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Move patties to cooler part of grill; continue grilling until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes per side.

    Recipe Reviews

    • TheBPlot
      1 Sep, 2012

      This has been my go-to turkey burger recipe for years! Always, always a hit, even for guests who prefer beef burgers. Its the grated cheese that makes this extra special and moist. If you dont like Gruyere, use Swiss. Also, I substitute the garlic for two teaspoons Herbes de Provance.

    • ls415
      31 Aug, 2012

      This is a new favorite. They are a healthy but still totally delicious alternative burger.

    • cheftb
      28 Aug, 2012

      I made these using my "old school" George Foreman grill. Very good.

    • Joannarosanna
      5 Aug, 2011

      This is an absolutely wonderful recipe. I use it all the time; and people always ask me for the recipe. I double the recipe, and freeze individual patties for use throughout the month.
      Highly recommend using the gruyere cheese; it is so worth it.

    • SDMurphy
      6 Aug, 2010

      These burgers were so moist and delicious! I toppped them with avocado and arugula.

    • carabau
      3 Aug, 2010

      Looks like grilled zucchini,onion,red pepper and pickles.

    • SDMurphy
      29 Jul, 2010

      I'm wondering what the garnishes on the burger in the photo. It looks like roasted poblano or something.

    • abibibee
      29 Jul, 2010

      this truly is the best turkey burger I have ever eaten. Sometimes I substitute the gruyere for monterrey jack or pepper-jack, or whatever I have on hand.

    • libraryann
      29 Jul, 2010

      Excellent burger - flavorful and moist. Even my DH who has spurned turkey burgers liked this one!

    • pmelros
      29 Jul, 2010

      I have been using ground chicken, instead of turkey, less expensive,( daughter does not care for turkey) and better taste. Use same recipes, really quite good.

    • karenHillary
      25 Jul, 2010

      I've been looking for a turkey burger that didn't have that weird kinda gamey taste--and I found it! These are wonderful--thank you, Martha!

    • pattipoopidoo
      21 Jun, 2010

      Great as-IS....if you added ranch dressing, bacon and guacamole, you didn't even make this burger..ARGH!

    • britnym
      22 May, 2010

      This is the best turkey burger I have ever had!!! My family loves it too! I always use panko crumbs and ground turkey breast and it turns out great. If I'm out of gruyere cheese, I just leave it out and that works too.

    • britnym
      22 May, 2010

      This is the best turkey burger I have ever had!!! My family loves it too! I always use panko crumbs and ground turkey breast and it turns out great. If I'm out of gruyere cheese, I just leave it out and that works too.

    • hbmb1019
      6 May, 2010

      I have tried so many turkey burger recipe and I found my favorite one. I didn't have Gruyere so I used Gorgonzola. I also used Panko bread crumbs-delish!!!

    • VictoriaFilippi
      8 Jul, 2009

      "Where's the beef?" WHO CARES!!!! This is the best burger all around. Tasty and juicy and absolutely amazing! Try it and you will love it!

    • waldenlou
      23 May, 2009

      This is definitely my favorite turkey burger, people love it!

    • chrisbensch
      28 Feb, 2009

      This is the turkey burger recipe that I keep coming back to. It's definitely a keeper!

    • volwithitall
      2 Oct, 2008

      I LOVE these. They are REALLY yummy with reduced fat blue cheese!!

    • wondermom
      11 Jun, 2008

      I usually make my turkey burgers with turkey stuffing, finely chopped onoins, and salt

    • annebili
      10 Jun, 2008

      This great, quick and easy recipe is almost the same as my French beef burgers that I used to preparing for years topped with sauteed mushrooms, served without bun and extra Dijon mustard on the side. But using ground turkey au lieu of beef is just as delicious. Thanks Martha for bringing back one of my favorite recipe and turning it healthier! Meme

    • lonnimiller
      10 Jun, 2008

      These are awesome. I have also made them in to mini as apps and served on mini brioche. Note, don't over-cook!

    • dianewhite
      10 Jun, 2008

      I like to use low fat shredded cheese, crumbled bacon and add a packet of Hidden Valley fat free ranch powdered dressing to the turkey breast. Then I top it with guacamole instead of ketchup. You could also top with BBQ sauce for nice alternative. Make extras, wrap individually in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze. You can microwave them after you have already grilled them and don't lose any of the flavor.

    • dianewhite
      10 Jun, 2008

      I like to use low fat shredded cheese, crumbled bacon and add a packet of Hidden Valley fat free ranch powdered dressing to the turkey breast. Then I top it with guacamole instead of ketchup. You could also top with BBQ sauce for nice alternative. Make extras, wrap individually in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze. You can microwave them after you have already grilled them and don't lose any of the flavor.

    • SamClones
      4 Jun, 2008

      I made this burger and it was so tasty but I'm not picky. On the other hand my family is super pick and everyone loved it and I'll be puting this one in the rotaion. Nice health alternative to burgers.