Our Favorite Turkey Burger

Rating: 3.46 stars
542 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 114
  • 4 star values: 145
  • 3 star values: 183
  • 2 star values: 77
  • 1 star values: 23

These tasty burgers incorporate shredded Gruyère cheese and Dijon mustard in the patty, rather than on top, which prevents the bun from getting soggy. Breadcrumbs add even more texture.

Everyday Food, July/August 2003

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
total:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Directions

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Reviews (37)

542 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 114
  • 4 star values: 145
  • 3 star values: 183
  • 2 star values: 77
  • 1 star values: 23
Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
06/09/2018
Followed as if I was Martha and it was delicious!!!!
Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
01/17/2018
The recipe worked as described but made the following changes. I adjusted for 1 pound of 93/7 ground turkey, and formed 2 burgers from the mixture. I fried in a cast iron skillet for 3 minutes on medium high, using canola oil (I did not flip the burgers). Then transferred to the broiler on high, second rack for ~10 minutes, until browned and bubbling. Then baked for 5 minutes at 350 F. Let cool 5 minutes before serving (still too hot!). Overall, we were very pleased with the outcome! Thanks Martha.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
08/25/2017
I have 3 lbs of turkey that i just defrosted. Anyone ever make this recipe as a meatloaf?
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Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/06/2017
My family wasn't thrilled with this burger. Maybe I used too many bread crumbs, but the burgers fell apart and tasted grainy. The flavor itself wasn't bad, though!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/05/2017
Wonderful!!!! Big hit with Everyone!!
Anonymous
Rating: 4 stars
07/06/2014
Easy to make, moist and full of favor. Served the burgers on a brioche bun with a slice of tomato and bib lettuce. Great recipe!
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Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
06/20/2014
Very easy to implement recipe. Had all ingredients except Gruyere used Parmesan. I used my outdoor grill with a pizza stone on half the grates and started out the patties on the pizza stone to get them a little more "solid." Worked out very well. Kept the lid closed most of the time, I'd say a combined ten minutes of grate/stone cooking. Very, very tasty burger. Will tweak this for meatballs. Five Nods
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
05/26/2014
Love this recipe, it is my "go to" burger. I've used Asiago instead of Gruyere, also gives it a nice flavour.
Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
04/12/2014
Great recipe! I've made it twice, once as burgers and once as meatballs. Both times they came out mouthwateringly perfect. They are so flavourful that they can be eaten without condiments!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
03/19/2014
Yum! There is something about scallions and swiss cheeses that just compliment one another so well. Was on the look out for a great Turkey Burger recipe for years….I am glad we finally found one another!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
10/22/2013
Love this recipe! Tonight I will add Herbes de Provence and substitute shallots for the scallions.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
03/10/2013
This is my favorite turkey burger to make of many recipes I've tried!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
09/01/2012
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.
Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
08/31/2012
This is a new favorite. They are a healthy but still totally delicious alternative burger.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
08/28/2012
I made these using my "old school" George Foreman grill. Very good.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
08/05/2011
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.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
08/06/2010
These burgers were so moist and delicious! I toppped them with avocado and arugula.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
08/03/2010
Looks like grilled zucchini,onion,red pepper and pickles.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
07/29/2010
I'm wondering what the garnishes on the burger in the photo. It looks like roasted poblano or something.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
07/29/2010
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.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
07/29/2010
Excellent burger - flavorful and moist. Even my DH who has spurned turkey burgers liked this one!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
07/29/2010
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.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
07/25/2010
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!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/21/2010
Great as-IS....if you added ranch dressing, bacon and guacamole, you didn't even make this burger..ARGH!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
05/22/2010
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.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
05/22/2010
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.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
05/06/2010
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!!!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
07/08/2009
"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!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
05/23/2009
This is definitely my favorite turkey burger, people love it!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
02/28/2009
This is the turkey burger recipe that I keep coming back to. It's definitely a keeper!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
10/02/2008
I LOVE these. They are REALLY yummy with reduced fat blue cheese!!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/11/2008
I usually make my turkey burgers with turkey stuffing, finely chopped onoins, and salt
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/10/2008
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
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/10/2008
These are awesome. I have also made them in to mini as apps and served on mini brioche. Note, don't over-cook!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/10/2008
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.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/10/2008
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.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
06/04/2008
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.
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