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Maple turkey burgers with cheddar and bacon

A delicious sweet-savory combination makes this far from your average burger.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 4
Calories: 585 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Burgers
  • 1 lb ground turkey 450g turkey mince
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoon fresh sage finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
Toppings
  • 4 slices smoked bacon
  • ½ apple approx - 8 thin slices
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 slices cheddar smoked or aged best
  • 4 burger buns

Instructions

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  1. To make the burgers, mix together the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, maple syrup, sage, thyme, salt and pepper until well combined and the herbs are clearly well-distributed - this is usually easiest by getting your hands in.
  2. Divide the mixture into 4, roll each into a flattened ball and chill until ready to use - at least 20min will help.
  3. When ready to grill, make a foil packet to hold the bacon - the slices can overlap slightly - and another for the apple slices.
  4. Whisk together the maple syrup and oil, toss the apple slices in the mixture then put in their foil packet.
  5. Start by grilling the burgers on a medium-high heat, with the bacon on a lower heat to the side. After a couple minutes, add the apple packet on the lower heat side. Turn all as needed until cooked (the apple may be a little hard to turn as it may stick - that's fine if it more cooks one side than both, just watch it doesn't burn and take off when gently caramelized.
  6. Once bacon and apple are cooked, remove from the heat. Put the cheddar slices on the burgers and toast the buns for a minute or two - if you have a gas grill, the best way can be to turn off the heat and close the grill.
  7. Assemble the burgers by putting the cheese-covered burger on top of the base, topped with the bacon and apple, then enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 585kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 887mg (37%) Potassium 546mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 325IU (7%) Vitamin C 1.6mg (2%) Calcium 332mg (33%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 44

Amount Per Serving

Calories 585

% Daily Value*

Calories 585kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 887mg 37%
Potassium 546mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 325IU 7%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2%
Calcium 332mg 33%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.