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Juicy Turkey Burgers
Turkey burgers have less fat, less shrinkage, and a little more density than regular burgers. They are perfect for the grill!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 225 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey not extra lean
- 2 slices Bacon uncooked, diced
- 2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce plus extra for basting if desired
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and black pepper
For Serving
- hamburger buns
- toppings as desired such as lettuce, tomato, onion
Instructions
- Gently combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Form into 4 patties, ½" thick. Using your thumb, create a small indent in the middle of the patties. Refrigerate 30 minutes
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush patties with barbecue sauce and grill 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through (165°F).
- Serve on hamburger buns with desired toppings.
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Notes
- If you don't want to use bacon, substitute about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of cold butter shredded with a cheese grater.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake on a parchment-lined pan for 25-30 minutes or until they reach 165°F.
- Nutritional information is for the turkey burger patties only.
- Leftover burgers can be wrapped in plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the grill or in the microwave and serve on fresh buns.
Nutrition Information
Calories
225
(11%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
305mg
(13%)
Potassium
400mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.