Turkey Burgers
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These are truly the best Turkey Burgers! Made with ground turkey, spinach, feta, and tasty seasonings, they cook up perfectly moist and delicious. They’re not only a great alternative to beef burgers, but you’ll probably love them so much, they won’t just be a back up. Directions for grilling, stovetop, and oven included. Great for lunch, an easy dinner, and backyard gatherings!
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5 STAR REVIEWS
These are the best turkey burgers, pinky promise! And a great change up from beef burgers. Ground turkey can be kind of dry, but these burgers are anything but. The ingredients included ensures the moisture gets locked in. I also love that these can be made on the grill, on the stovetop, or in the oven. A great year-round burger.
Helpful Notes and Tips
- Lean ground turkey. We prefer the Jenni-O brand of ground turkey over all others we’ve tried. It’s less wet and sticky, so it’s easier to work with.
- Cheese. Feta cheese keeps the burgers moist and juicy and also adds salt to the mixture, eliminating the need for extra salt seasoning. Blue cheese is also good!
- Breadcrumbs. Italian dried breadcrumbs act as a binding agent to ensure your burgers don’t crumble apart. They also absorb and retain the juices so the burgers are moist. Seasoned crumbs lend flavor.
- Chill the raw patties. Chill the patties for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator or 20 minutes in the freezer before cooking. This really helps the burgers hold their shape and not crumble once they hit that hot grill.
- Oil those grill grates well. If you don’t oil the grates, your burgers will stick to the grill and start to come apart.
- Different cooking options. These turkey burgers can be grilled, pan seared, or baked in the oven. The written recipe is for a grill. Stovetop and oven directions are below.
Best Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 & 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
- 1 & 1/2 cups packed fresh spinach, , finely chopped
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, , minced
- 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 & 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 hamburger buns, , toasted
- mayonnaise, , for serving
- cucumber slices, , for serving
- thin red onion slices, , for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together 1 & 1/4 pounds ground turkey,1 & 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach, 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 & 1/2 tablespoons olive oil until combined.
- Divide into 4 equal portions (approximately 4 inches in diameter, 1 inch thick.)
- Transfer to a parchment-lined plate and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high and oil the grates really well.
- Grill burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink, juices run clear, and an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached on an instant read thermometer.
- Serve on buns with mayonnaise, cucumber, and red onion.
- NOTE: Proper storage and instructions for cooking on the stovetop or in the oven are included in the full article below.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
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How Long to Grill Turkey Burgers?
Turkey burgers cooked over medium-high heat will take about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. More importantly, make sure that there is no pink remaining, the juices run clear, and an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached on an instant read thermometer.
Other Cooking Options
Don’t have a grill? Or prefer to make these on your stove or in the oven during the winter months? No problem. Prepare burgers as written, but instead of grilling them, pick one of these cooking methods:
- Turkey Burgers on Stove: Cook them in a 12-inch nonstick skillet or cast iron pan. Warm some olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add patties and sear until golden on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook for about 5 minutes longer, or or until no longer pink, juices run clear, and an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached on an instant read thermometer.
- Turkey Burgers in Oven: Place burgers on a lightly oiled or sprayed baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes (or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached with an instant read thermometer.) Then sear on a hot skillet for 2 minutes per side.
What to Serve with Turkey Burgers
These burgers pair well with so many things! Here are some suggestions:
- Toppings: We think cucumber, red onion, and mayo really hit the mark, but feel free to use traditional fixins like lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Whatever suits you.
- Serve alongside these sides: Creamy Cucumber Salad, Pea Salad, Cucumber Tomato Salad, or Broccoli Salad.
- Make it low carb: Ditch the bun and serve these burgers in a lettuce wrap for a low carb option.
Make Ahead and Storage
- Freeze them raw: make the patties and stack them in between pieces of wax paper (or individually wrap them in plastic wrap). Then place them in a gallon sized freezer bag and freeze. To serve: Thaw. Remove wax paper and grill as directed.
- Freeze them after cooking: prepare as directed all the way through grilling. Allow them to cool completely, transfer to a cookie sheet and flash freeze (about 45-60 minutes), then stack them in between pieces of wax paper, and place them in a gallon size freezer bag; freeze. To serve: thaw and reheat.
More Grill Recipes To Try
- Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Kabobs
- Steak Marinade
- Jerk Turkey Burgers
- Jambalaya Foil Packets
- Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Flank Steak
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These burgers are a family favorite. My kids are coming for dinner this weekend and have requested that I make them. They are so tender and flavorful. I’m not a fan of yogurt but tzatziki sauce goes well with the burgers – I’m told.
I shape the burgers loosely so they do not become turkey meat loaf. The goal is to make them just firm enough that they don’t fall apart when grilled. Then turn them with enough care that I don’t break them up. Done properly, dinner is a celebration.
Thank you for sharing this recipe.
I have made these multiple times as burgers & as meatballs-they are so flavorful-this is by far one of my top go-to recipes to prepare! Yummy!! 😋
This is THE best turkey burger recipe ever. I add chopped red onion to the mixture. I air fry them. Absolutely juicy and delicious.
Absolutely juicy and delicious. I added chopped purple onion to the mixture.
Burgers turned out delicious. I have a gluten allergy so I used gluten free panko crumbs instead of bread crumbs and added some Italian seasoning for added flavor and it was really tasty. I will definitely use this recipe again. Thank you
so good
Is the calories for just one burger ? I love them regardless but some clarity would be good for tracking.
Yes, 1 burger. That would be pretty amazing if it was for 2 burgers. Lol.
Very tasty and moist!! Thanks for an awesome recipe!
My family loved it! It’s on repeat!
My hubby hated turkey until I made these. I make them at least once a month. Love Them
These are the best turkey burgers. I cook them in the air fryer and they come out perfect every time.
Delish!!! I had turkey meat in fridge and I was in a mood for a burger so I googled it. This recipe popped up and
I had most of the ingredients. I had to sub frozen spinach for fresh so I defrosted the frozen spinach and squeezed out the water. I eyeballed the amount and it was almost 1:1 to the turkey meat. I did not have feta cheese or any cheese in the house, I have high cholesterol – due to genetics – so I don’t eat dairy, and it was still so good! Next time I will add salt though. I added a step which is the add a dusting of baking soda to the top and bottom of the burger, this helps with browning the turkey meat (I think it’s called the Mallard effect) . I put it in the freezer as the recipe suggested but it was probably in there longer than 15 minutes. I added sauted onions and garlic! This was amazing! Thank you Amy!! I look forward to trying out your other recipes!!
Excellent recipe. Very juicy in comparison to other recipes I’ve tried.
Looking forward to trying more of your recipes.
I did add a little more seasoning, used Italian blend.
Would like to make ahead. Are these freezer friendly using fresh spinach?
Yep. All storage info is included in the article.
This was the best burger ever!!
Juicy and moist, great with a slice of tomato and lettuce with mayo on the bun. My husband loved it too, wondered if we could have them again this week!
Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
Amazing burgers! Used ground chicken because that’s what we had, and that worked great.
Didn’t change anything, very flavorful!
Can you make but not cook a day ahead of time?
These are delicious! I’m make them every week and never get tired of them! So much flavor and very juicy! Definitely not what I thought a turkey burger would be. I love them!
This is an absolute staple in our home now! We love these turkey burgers and make them often… they never miss.
I made this last night for dinner and loved it! The turkey burger was juicy and so flavorful, especially after grilling. I even sent the recipe to both my adult daughters.
She is not kidding. These ARE the best turkey burgers. I actually forgot which site the good turkey burgers were on and figured they were all close. Nope, they weren’t nearly as good. So glad I refound these. I will not make that mistake again!
Love this recipe. So many ways to serve it. I crumble it up in a salad, have it for breakfast or lunch and serve it without the bun to make it healthier. I serve with avocado, tomatoes, Cucumber and top with a little yogurt/Cucumber dressing. It’s a great food prep recipe.
Fantastic recipe!
Can’t wait to try this but feta nor blue cheese fly in my house. Can you suggest another cheese?
I have made these 10+ times and they are always a hit! Such a delicious recipe. I add one shallot and some ketchup to mine!
So good and healthy. I added horseradish to beef up the spice in the turkey meat.
This recipe really produces rich and flavorful turkey burgers with great seasoning and texture. We were so happy we made extra for leftovers, and when they were gone we were just as anxious to make them again.
These are the absolute best turkey burgers I have ever eaten. Cannot give them enough praise. Even my husband who is a big beef eater and was quite skeptical, ate TWO and asked when I’d be making them again!
Love this recipe!
Are the macros per burger patty? Thank you!
Amy we love these burgers! I always follow your recipe but I’m out of fresh spinach.
Can you tell me if frozen spinach would work?
Hi Laura! Unfortunately, I’ve never tested this recipe with frozen spinach so I can’t vouch for results. I *think* it would be fine – make sure to squeeze any/all excess liquid out. Try it?
Can you use frozen spinach instead of fresh?
You probably could – I haven’t tested this recipe using frozen spinach so I can’t vouch for the results.
Delicious! The whole family loved these. Easy and super nutritious.
These are fabulous! I make them ahead of time and freeze them and then thaw them out and grill. I also have grilled and froze them to be heated later.
These are so good and easy to make
There are a lot of recipes for these burgers but this one is my preference. I hate it when a recipe claims to be the best, they’re usually not! After making the patties I chill them for at least an hour before cooking them. Remember that you are not making meatloaf so you should not press the patties when forming. Toss the ingredients and form just enough to hold together, barely. The burger will be light on the bun. Now, I’ll say it! This recipe is the best!
Made tonight. I used the bale method. Soooo very good! Whole family loved them!
These are THE best burgers! My husband and I only make these Turkey burgers when we grill, we crave these every month. I add a little bit of buffalo sauce with mine and it is sooo delicious.
This gives you something like an old-fashioned rissole, and really stretches the meat, among other things. The red onion and cuke are both good ideas. Next time I might pickle the red onion!
We eat a lot of 99% fat free, ground turkey (boring). These burgers are, by far, the most delicious thing we’ve made! Sooo good!! Thank you for saving our dinnertime routine!
This recipe is amazing!! I was skeptical at first but after my 1st bite I was hooked. Even my husband loved it. He said it is now our go to burger
Phenomenal turkey burger recipe!!
So moist & flavorful
This is one of the best burgers I’ve had!
I can’t wait to try this recipe, but would prefer to sub quick or ground rolled oats for breadcrumbs (& add Italian seasoning.) Should I use the same amount, or perhaps reduce a bit since maybe would soak up more moisture than bread crumbs?
Hi Marie – I’ve never used rolled oats in this recipe and would need to further test before I could advise. You could try it, though.
The absolute best turkey burgers ever!!! These are an explosion of flavor and I’m not even exaggerating! We served ours with tzatiki sauce, onion and tomato. My husband said he liked these better than the beef burgers we served!
These were great! Made a double batch to share with my adult children. All approved! Added sun dried tomatoes in oil with herbs and some Italian seasoning. Thanks for sharing!
Incredible taste! We couldn’t stop talking about how delicious these were. We have a stand at our local farmers market that sells turkey burgers that are good but these are so much better. The great thing is that there is no added salt. I sent the recipe out to my friends to enjoy as well. I’ve been looking for healthier meals to make and this tops the list. So much flavor and taste. This is my new go to dinner.
I used half a package of diced baby bella mushrooms instead of spinach, and served mine with onion jam. Very moist and flavorful! Even my 4 year old ate some, I was shocked!
Is the nutritional Information based on 97% lean or 93% lean turkey?
These burgers are so delicious and healthy! Can wait to make them again!
Incredible flavor! Recipe is easy to follow with ingredients you can find anywhere. The whole family loved these burgers.
I’ve made this multiple times now and it will become a staple in our household. We make it in the skillet and it is juicy and delicious.
Family agrees: it’s a keeper!
Turned out perfect following this recipe. Very moist burger! Served on a bed of garden lettuce with Swiss melted on top and a garden tomato. Keeping this recipe!