Juicy Lucy (Stuffed Turkey Cheeseburgers)
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4.9
Juicy Lucy (Stuffed Turkey Cheeseburgers)
Description
This Juicy Lucy recipe uses 93% lean ground turkey formed into thin patties, each stuffed with folded slices of cheddar or American cheese. The cheese is wrapped completely inside the patty by pinching and pushing the edges to seal, preventing leakages during cooking. The seasoned patties are grilled over medium heat for approximately 6 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
The grilling method yields a moist outer crust with a tender interior. The melted cheese inside creates a creamy, rich core contrasting with the lighter turkey meat. Using lean turkey helps control fat content while still delivering juicy results thanks to the cheese stuffing. The patties are served on whole wheat hamburger rolls with iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato, pickles, and optional onion, ketchup, and mustard for classic burger flavors.
Allowing the burgers to cool slightly before biting prevents the hot cheese from burning the mouth. These stuffed turkey burgers combine familiar cheeseburger taste with a leaner protein option and a pleasant molten cheese center.
Ingredients
- 4 lices cheddar cheese or 2% American cheese (0.7 ounces each, part-skim, slices
- 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper (to taste)
- 4 hamburger rolls (I use Martins whole wheat 100 calorie potato rolls)
- 4 iceberg lettuce leaves
- red onion (sliced into rings and separated)
- tomatoes sliced, ripe
- pickles sliced
- ketchup optional, or your favorite condiments, if desired
- mustard optional, or your favorite condiments, if desired
Instructions
- Set grill to medium heat. Clean and oil the grates.
- Fold each slice of cheese into quarters to create 4 short stacks.
- Divide the ground turkey into 8 equal balls then flatten into 1/4 inch thick patties.
- Place a stack of cheese in the center of 4 patties and top with the remaining 4 patties. Pinch the edges to seal, then push the up the sides so they are an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Place patties and oiled grill and cover, cook about 6 minutes per side over medium heat, or until the center is cooked through. Transfer to buns with toppings and be sure to let it cool before biting into the center so you don't burn your mouth.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.5g | 7% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 11.5g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 766mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7.5g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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