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Juicy Turkey Burger Recipe
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This Turkey Burger Recipe will be the juiciest and most delicious burger you will ever make. Even though they can be notoriously dry, I’ve come up with a solution (and a secret ingredient) that keeps these burgers moist and juicy. Not all turkey burger recipes are created equal, and this one reigns supreme.
Ingredient Tips
- My Secret Ingredient: BUTTER! While I use lots of relatively basic ingredients to form my turkey burger patties, the secret really is filling each burger patty with 1/2 tablespoon of butter. It adds flavor and moisture that helps to keep the turkey burgers nice and moist.
- The milk will help the patties stay tender and moist and the egg will hold the patties together.
- Salt, black pepper, and poultry seasoning make this turkey burger recipe delicious! Some people prefer mixing their own seasoning using things like garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder. However. I like the flavor that poultry seasoning lends to the dish.
How to Make Turkey Burgers
For full recipe details, including ingredients needed and measurements, see the printable recipe card down below.
Pro Tip: If you notice you have wet turkey meat, try decreasing the milk or add in a few plain bread crumbs to make it easier to work with. If the mixture for the turkey burgers is still a little too sticky, do your best to form the burgers and then give them a quick freeze.
Pro Tip: I do not recommend using olive oil or coconut oil in the pan for frying burgers because it can alter the taste significantly. It also prevents the patties from making that slightly crunchy outer shell that we all know and love. A non-flavored non-stick cooking spray is perfect here.
Turkey Burger Topping Ideas
- cheese of course: American, sharp cheddar, colby jack, Swiss, or bleu cheese.
- mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing
- lettuce, tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, dill pickle chips – the usual suspects
- sliced avocado
- sautéed mushrooms
- bacon
- french fried onions
- fried egg
Turkey Burger Storage Instructions
Let the cooked turkey burgers cool to room temperature (no more than 2 hours), then transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To reheat, warm in the microwave, oven, or a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
Freezing Uncooked Turkey Patties
You can also freeze your turkey patties to keep them fresh for up to 3 months! Follow the directions up until you form the meat around the butter. After doing this freeze patties in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet (about an hour). Once frozen, transfer patties to an airtight freezer-safe container, separated by pieces of parchment paper. To use, thaw in the fridge overnight then cook as desired.
What to Serve with Turkey Burgers
- Pommes Frites aka homemade French fries
- Air Fryer French Fries
- Kettle Chips Recipe
- Simple Macaroni Salad Recipe
- Potato Salad without Eggs
- Corn on the Barbecue
If you make this recipe, I would really appreciate it if you would give it a star rating and leave your review in the comments! If you have a picture of your finished dish, post it on Instagram using the hashtag #laurenslatest and tagging me @laurens_latest.
The Best Turkey Burger Recipe
This Turkey Burger Recipe will be the juiciest, most delicious burger you'll ever make. One secret ingredient takes these over the top!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey 93/7 or 99% fat-free
- 1 large egg
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 tablespoon milk cold
- 2 tablespoons butter cold
- 4 slices American cheese
- any other burger toppings: pickles, lettuce, tomato, chopped onion, etc. as desired
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Place turkey into a large bowl with egg, salt, black pepper, parsley, poultry seasoning and milk. Stir to combine. (Mixture may seem a little wet, but once it starts cooking, the egg will help hold it's shape together.)
- Preheat your desired cooking surface (a large cast iron skillet, an electric griddle, or an outdoor BBQ grill).
- Divide meat into 4 even patties. Cut butter into skinny half tablespoon pats. Press butter into the center of each patty forming the meat around it.
- If you don’t think your patties are firm enough, throw them in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- Spray cooking surface with nonstick cooking spray and place each burger down. Cook about 4 minutes per side or until browned and completely cooked and internal temperature reads 165° F. *
- When burgers are almost cooked, melt cheese on top of each one. Simply place a slice of cheese onto the burger and cover with a large pot lid or foil for 1 minute to melt.
- Remove from the grill/pan, cover with foil, and let rest for about 10 minutes.
- Place burgers onto buns. Top with any desired toppings and condiments, and serve.
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Notes
*Overcooking your burgers can cause a dry patty, so be sure to get them off the grill once that internal temperature is reached. Do not cut into your turkey burgers to see if they’re fully cooked. You will lose all the butter and end up with a drier burger. Trust your thermometer.
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 37gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 685mgPotassium: 441mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 480IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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These are the best turkey burgers I have ever tasted. Juicy everytime and great flavor.
I was surprised at how good they are. I gave a couple to my neighbors and they like them a lot too. I will definitely be making these again
Made exactly as directed and added garlic pwd, onion pwd and paprika. They were VERY moist and delicious. My husband liked them as well. I had two burgers left over, which we will have tonight with some leftover broccoli/spinach soup.
This is definitely a keeper and will share with friends.
Thank you.
These are the BEST turkey burgers!!! I have been making these for quite a while now and I will never change this recipe!!!! SO SIMPLE but SO YUMMY!!! Thank you for this great recipe!!!
You’re so welcome Pat! So glad you love them. 🙂
I grated butter and incorporated to mix and turned out amazing!
Mine fell apart in the skillet.
I cooked them on medium high for 4 minutes each side.
They were a mushy mess.
I followed the recipe exactly.
Hi. I know you posted this two years ago. But I saw your comment and I thought maybe you used a higher fat ground turkey. The higher the fat content the more it won’t bind. I learned this the hard way with ground beef. Hope this helps.
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Delicious burgers. I’ll be making them again.
This was a lovely recipe! I did have a different spice blend that I had already planned on using but the juiciness and crust on this burger were spot on?! I’ll absolutely be trying this again using the herbs recommended. Thanks for the tips keep them coming!
I have been making these burgers for years and we love them. I fix them in a non stick skillet. Lauren has many turkey recipes we like.
Add a bit of diced celery to the burger mix. Yum!
Not sure what I did wrong.. mine completely fell to pieces in the pan :/
These. Were. Awesome!!! Omg, so juicy and perfect for a burger night. My daughter destroyed hers, she loves turkey burgers but they always come out so dry when I’ve made them before that I stopped trying. Not this time! This recipe is an absolute winner.
Very moist and tasty. This is my new go to recipe for a juicy turkey burger!
I made these for my husband last night as an alternative to another recipe I found which included ingredients I’m now allergic to (garlic and onion). We loved them. They were one of the juiciest and most flavorful turkey burgers I’ve made to date. Glad I ran across this one in my search. Super hard to find recipes intended to omit garlic and onion.. Thank you!!
My favorite and easiest turkey burger ever. They freeze great, too (after cooking and cooling). Just thaw overnight in the fridge, then microwave for about a minute and it’s just as good as freshly made.
Honestly these are absolutely juicy, flavorful burgers compared to the dry turkey burgers I had been making for years
These turkey burgers are so moist and flavorful and easy and delicious…
I added a little bread crumbs to help keep them together, otherwise this recipe knocks it out of the ballpark. Well done.
i personally thought the butter was an unnecessary step. it just added more fat/calories and left a bunch of excess grease. it still wouldve been great without it.
This is the best turkey burger recipe I’ve made! Moist and flavourful. I added about 1tsp of salt. Thanks for the great recipe!
These burgers are very juicy and good. Turkey is usually dry in texture on it’s own and I don’t like adding breadcrumbs because it makes it too much like meatloaf, this makes perfect texture and taste
I make these all of the time!
I kick it up a notch even further by adding Italian Seasoning and pickled onions! Wow!
These burgers were AMAZING!! My family and I loved them. I didn’t add the butter, yet they weren’t dry at all. I kept my heat down to cook them. Thanks for sharing with us ?
Best turkey burgers. Thank you Lauren.
I had a very runny mixture, even after following the recipes advice to not use all the milk, so I added bread crumbs to help me be able to form patties. I forgot to add the butter, and it was still juicy. I like that this recipe celebrates the turkey and doesn’t try to make this a hamburger. I topped it with provolone cheese and used Heinz 57-very good! May make it this way from now on, bread crumbs and all 🙂
Oh My Gosh!
I have recently taken a liking to Turkey burgers. This recipe was outstanding. I did pop them in the freezer to help firm up and cooked them on a electric griddle. I think I would have failed if I used my grill. Great job Lauren!
Fabulous, juicy burger!
I am following a keto diet, so I simply add up my carbs (egg and milk, mostly) and skip the soft bun. Low carb. Kids love it. I love it, I serve it with a side Caesar salad (no croutons for me). Yum! This is now a regular in our menu plans.
This is a crazy juicy burger!
Unfortunately the most bland turkey burger I have ever made.!
I love to cook and experiment with new dishes. When I had a craving for turkey burgers I thought I could go with my tried and true recipe that everyone likes or venture with something new. I came across Lauren’s recipe and thought, “hey, why not give it a try!” I followed the recipe to the letter and all I can say is that nobody liked them (family of three) and was without question thee most bland/tasteless turkey burger I have ever had or made.
Go forth with your own opinions and if you like this recipe then great! For me, I will never make again or recommend.
Could be the cook and not the recipe
Turkey burger recipe was awesome. I used swiss cheese which I like better with turkey. I also used garlic mayo and a low carb wrap instead of bun 2 make it low carb. Thank u 4 this recipe
Truly awesome!
We have made these so many times now I felt it only right I leave a review! This might be the favorite meal in our house. We have grown to love these much more than beef burgers, these are the BEST turkey burgers!! 10/10 will be making these for years to come.
I Love a juicy Turkey Burger – but your recipe doesn’t do it for me. Cooking turkey to 165°F definitely dries it out and ruins the texture. Your melted butter trick is just a mask. The USDA says turkey is fully pasteurized (safe to eat) in less than 4 minutes @150°. If you cook your patties to 145° internal and let them rest 5 minutes they will easily reach 150°. Talk about juicy! Next, the egg. You do not need egg to help hold the patty together, plus the egg just makes the texture less like fresh ground meat. The butter is a great idea, but your application is not. I’ve found that melting the butter in half & half or cream (forget the watery milk) and blending that into the turkey mix makes the most juicy Turkey Burger ever! And its easy to get a beautiful char…
Love this recipe! It’s become my go-to for turkey burgers. Delicious and juicy!
These burgers came out amazing. My kids loved them. So juicy and full of flavor. Thank you!
Delicious. I have to admit that I was skeptical about putting butter in the middle of my turkey burgers, but these were truly juicy and delicious! I did throw in a few TBSP of breadcrumbs only because I had difficulty shaping the patties without them. The burgers were still perfectly moist. I cooked them in a non-stick pan and they came out great. This recipe is definitely getting bookmarked on my computer!
Love this recipe for juicy turkey burgers
These were so juicy and delicious! Finally! I’ve been searching for a turkey burger recipe that works. I used unsweetened almond milk in place of milk with no issues. And velveeta cheese, which was fantastic- I usually use cheddar but followed your suggestion of “american” cheese (kind of). So yummy.
I love a good turkey burger. Problem is, they’re very illusive. I recently went to a local establishment and had their ‘honeysuckle’ turkey burger. It was outstanding and it got me wanting to try my own. So, I searched and found this recipe. BAM! This is, by far, the very best turkey burger recipe I’ve ever made or, even, ate out. I would recommend this to anyone that might think turkey burgers can be juicy and tasty. Nice job chef.
These sound delish but I need the former recipe with the bell pepper and old bay seaoning?? We love that one!!!
I just emailed you that other turkey burger recipe!
Such a good recipe!! We now love turkey burgers, make them about 2-3 times/month, and they turn out delicious every time. For seasoning we do 1 tsp dried parsley and 1 tsp Montreal steak seasoning since we didn’t prefer the taste of the poultry seasonings we tried.
I really thought I did something wrong, because the mixture was so incredibly wet. However, once I started cooking them on the griddle, they hardened right up, just like the recipe said they would. And, they were fantastic! So juicy and flavorful. Everyone in the house loved them. I highly recommend this recipe. Trust the recipe and follow it exactly the first time before making adjustments.
Best Turkey Burgers I’ve ever made!!!
I tweaked the spices slightly because I forgot the parsley, and I added onion and garlic powder out of sheer force of habit. Other than that I followed the recipe exactly as written and these were absolutely delicious. I struggle to get my 4yo to eat a hot meal, but I gave him half of one of these bad boys with lettuce and pickle and mayochup along with a handful of airfried sweet potato wedge “fries” and he went CRAZY for it. I’m going to get about 5 pounds of lean ground turkey and make a whole bunch of patties to freeze because this is going in rotation for SURE.
They are a little fragile, but that’s to be expected with a turkey burger. One of my new favorite recipes!
I made these turkey burgers for my husband and son tonight. I added a small amount of a bbq chicken seasoning for added flavor and I used cheddar jack pre-shredded since that’s what I had on hand. I cooked them on my indoor grill with lid open for four minutes on each side. Then put the lid down for two more minutes to get a little char and get them up to temp all the way. Empty plates and happy guys! They said they were very juicy and tasty. Will make again for sure.
Just made them and everyone loved them!!! Absolutely Will be making them again..
Hi! Do your calories include the bun and cheese?
Yes, the nutritional info includes the bun and American cheese.
Thank you for a great recipe! The burgers were so juicy and my entire family love them! I can’t wait to try these on the grill.
I didn’t have the parsley or poultry seasoning on hand, so I added some steak seasoning and kept the rest of the recipe the same. When I first made them I was like “this is not right” but they were AMAZING! I grilled them outside, and once they hit the grill, they stayed together and cooked nicely, and were SO MOIST and tasty! I only wished I’d made extra because I would have eaten TWO!! YUM! Thank you!
These were great. Not sure how much healthier they are than beef 😉 but very tasty none the less. They were pretty sticky (we used Jenny-O 93/7). I recommend placing on wax paper once formed before going on the grill and make sure that the grill is oiled as noted in the recipe.
Best turkey burger I’ve ever had. Not dry. Super juicy.
I was wondering if I would be able to bake this recipe instead, and if so, what temperature I should use and changes I should make, if any?
These were the best turkey burgers I’ve every made! I used soymilk and vegan butter (Im lactose intolerant) and they were so soft and juicy, they even reheated a day later like a dream. I will definitely make these again!
Lauren,
I’ve tried several turkey burger recipes and after seeing yours, I thought to give it a try. This is by far the very best way to create a turkey burger! The mayo had me wondering, but after my wife and I tasted, we were sold. Just the right amount of ingredients and prep made this so easy. I grilled them and used my grill mat to prevent burning and uneven temp.
I did what you suggested and placed the burger patties in the freezer for an about an hour before putting on the grill. Stayed together and it was easy to brush lightly with olive oil on both side just before placing on grill mat. So good and juicy with flavor that made it memorable.
I am by no means a great chef, but damn this recipe is easy and delicious! Even 99/1 works great with it as well, sauté some onion and you’re set! Thanks
I thought the idea of a turkey burger was odd until I made this recipe! I don’t even want to make beef burgers ever again. They are so flavorful and juicy. My boyfriend and I are having them again tonight for the 5th or 6th time since finding this recipe about a month ago!! Thank you!
These turkey burgers were UN-REAL.
Theses burgers are so delicious. My family loves it she I make them! Very juicy and delicious!
Butter inside of a burger?! My mind is blown!!! 100% genius! I can’t wait to try these bad boys! Thanks so much for sharing. Your site is beautiful!
I’m hooked. This recipe worked like a dream. The Alberta beef eating boyfriend even said “damn I’d do these again”! That’s impressive. I put them in the freezer before cooking to harden them up a bit. Mine were very wet and sticky. I tried to bbq them but with the melting butter inside it just caused too many drip flames so I transferred them to the air fryer and finished them off in there. Thank you for this recipe. Loved it.
The juiciest turkey burgers! Made my Mexican mom a believer; she didn’t want to put milk but she finally agreed to because I insisted we follow the recipe…anyway she’s making them again tonight! My one year old kept saying mmmm mmm mmm as she ate up the small patty we cut into pieces for her!!!! Thanks for the recipe!!! Delicioso!!!
This was the juiciest turkey burger I have ever had. Delicious!
The recipe didn’t work.
I stumbled on this recipe on a random search to fulfill a quest to make a juicy turkey burger. That was 2 weeks ago…I have made this recipe 3 times since. I can’t believe how good it is. I can’t believe how good it is! It is worth saying it twice. The trick is the milk and butter. I used chopped apples, parsley, and cumin. My family loves the burgers and my wife even asked for it on mother’s day! This is how I will make burgers from now on. It was that good!
Nice and juicy and flavorful.
Yum!! I added some additional seasoning to the turkey meat and onions before cooking and they came out delicious!
Best Turkey Burger I’ve made!
Very good! I used olive oil instead of Pam. And took the advice of the comment that said swiss and mushroom. And added a little celery salt.
I made these today for lunch (we are an occasional turkey burger family)…my son was asking me how come it’s so juicy???!!! ? Like it was a bad thing (little does he know!) I didn’t have poultry seasoning, so I substituted it with Italian seasoning and added dry chopped onions. We didn’t have any hamburger buns, we used sliced sourdough bread (cut them in half and worked very well!). The only thing is trying to manipulate the patty, my first attempt was using my hands, but it was really sticky! Next round I used a spatula and scooped the patty portion into the pan and smashed the butter and formed the patty. SO JUICY!!
Made these for my parents and they loved them! So juicy and they melt in your mouth. Wow! Ah, butter!
Crumbles to pieces, does not hold together well. Needs more seasoning. I added some more seasoning and bread crumbs and it came out better.
I was nervous when I saw how wet the mixture was, but threw it on the countertop grill and they were perfect! Most moist turkey burgers Ive ever made actually.
This recipe was amazing. My family truly enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks
WOW!!! These burgers were the best recipe I’ve ever used!! DELICIOUS!!!
Delicious and juicy! After the first bite we could hardly stop ourselves from devouring these burgers. So juicy and flavorful. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Thank you, for once, a recipe that is simple, has ingredients you would normally keep in the kitchen, easy to make and tastes incredible!!! I’ve been so fed up recently with internet recipes with loads of ingredients that take so long to make and the end result is just meh…..this is so refreshing! My husband and 8 year old son love these and they are the fussiest eaters I know!
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Love these burgers! I’ve made these at least 5 times, but the ads are awful on this page! One of the videos never loads and gets stuck over 2/3 of the page. I’d love to use some of your other recipes, but these ads are seriously crazy. So sorry, but I’m not sure I’ll return.
Amazing recipe. I didn’t have poultry seasoning so I used oregano, thyme, and some paprika. Had them in a burger with thousand island, sauteed onions and mushrooms, and provolone cheese. I’ve made these twice and they come out perfect every time.
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So good, that even an incompetent cook like me can do it!!!
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These turned out great! I skipped the butter and they were still moist and delicious. My whole family loved them. Thanks for a fabulous recipe!
OMG!!!! The are freaking AMAZING!!!!! We will, most definitely, be making these again & again!!!
Do you know if these would turn out okay on the little George Foreman closed griddle?
I cook mine on the George Foreman and it works great!
This looks amazing. Do you think I can put the patties in a cast iron skillet and cook in the oven? I don’t have a griddle or George Foreman grill. Thank you.
Best turkey burger I’ve tried so far! Made this for my husband who had never had a turkey burger, I hesitated for a long time because he never seemed interested in a “turkey burger”. I have cooked turkey burgers countless times before and just assumed all turkey burgers were dry. My husband LOVED IT! it was definitely not dry. Hubby asked that we make this regularly! So happy I found this recipe!
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These were amazing. Tried grilling, and they broke up a little bit, but in a pan (as directed in the video), they are perfect.
Can you make the burgers up and freeze for a later date to cook
Absolutely!
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Best Turkey Burger Ever! Made this tonight delicious…
My daughter loved these so much! She said they tasted so good, she thought it tasted like “regular meat, best Berger ever” … So thank you for the recipe. I’m always looking at different recipes to make ground chicken or turkey more rich in flavor, this was great! The butter inside was the key!
This is best damb turkey burget in the world. Yum yum yummy in my hungry hungry tummy.
Awesome, Awesome. Spot on! Thanks for a great recipe. My husband suffers from Gout and has had to forgo beef. You saved us:>)!
This is a delicious burger! Never thought I’d get my husband to eat a turkey burger but he loves these and it is so moist and well seasoned. Thanks for turning us on to turkey!
This recipe is a staple at our house! Just made them over the weekend.
Ok… I though this butter in the middle of the burger idea was crazy. Boy was I pleasantly surprised when I tried it and the burger was extremely juicy! Just what I asked for in my recipe search. Fed it to my family and nothing was left on their plates. Bravo!
I have made these twice now, Holy Moly!!! We LOVE them!!! I live with 4 big red meat eaters, and they ASK for these!!! Thank you so much, it’s always fun to try new things 🙂 (I was out of parsley and used about 1/2 of the amount of Italian seasoning mix-was good also!)
When first placing Patty in the pan should it be butter UP or DOWN. ??. Thanks!
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Honestly, even restaurants don’t make their turkey burgers this juicy; most of them are quite dry. LOVED this recipe even my picky boyfriend loved it!!! Thanks for the tips
Hi! Can I use 85% lean ground turkey instead of the 90%? 🙂
Prepared this today for my husband and step-daughter and had them rate it from 1-3, 3 being the highest. It got a 3 from all of us. This is big because my husband never liked turkey burgers before. Nice flavor. Thanks.
My only regret with these was not doubling the recipe. My whole family was wishing for seconds and checked to see if we had more. Never thought to use butter like that but well worth the extra calories! Thanks!!!
By far, the most incredible turkey burger ever!!!! My husband, a beef lover, prefers these over hamburg now. We’re not big fans of poultry seasoning, so I omit that and use seasoning salt n’ pepper. We like sliders, and it’s nothing for hubby to devour at least 4 of them! Every bite gets a “yum” out of him, as he uses several napkins to wipe the juice from his hands! Milk, butter, griddle…great secrets! Good enough to serve company without worrying about “dry” burgers! Thanx.
WOW! Best turkey burgers I’ve ever had. So flavorful and juicy.
I used turkey ground beef too tonight.. my husband is passed out in his man cave with an empty plate next to him.. he ate 2 of them.. We absolutely love it this way
Amazing turkey burgers!!
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Okay, I’m an experienced cook and Turkey burgers are generally pretty dry and tough. What caught my eye was adding the milk in the mix and adding the butter in the center of the burger. Most receipes for Turkey burgers add bread crumbs of some sort. I have to tell you these were very moist and juicy. I added my own seasonings. But bottom line very juicy. The key here was the milk and butter. Turkey burgers need the added fat. Loved this receipe. Thanks for the tip.
I skipped the milk (didn’t have any) still the best turkey burger I’ve ever had, excellent recipe. Thank you!!
I made these last night and was a little skeptical that they would really be juicy. They were! We liked them very much. Thanks for a great recipe!
Delicious!! Instead of a bun I used lettuce for a lower sodium and low carb option. Such a great and easy recipe!
I tried your recipe for the turkey burgers because I really didn’t know what to cook for dinner and I took out ground turkey and OMG freaking G these burgers are the bomb the bomb.com and I also put American and provolone cheese on it with some grilled onion all I have to say is wow and please make more recipes thank you.
Omg I tried these burger and they turned out delicious. Me and my husband had to get off pork and red meat because of high blood pressure. I never really like turkey burger til I tried your receipe. Thanks so much. We have them at least one a week.
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These look amazing, definitely need to try them!
I love me a good Turkey burger and this looks like perfection. Can’t wait to try it!
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I ‘m on Weight Watchers and was looking for new receipes. This was my 1st time cooking and trying a turkey burger. It was delicious. (And 0 points)!! For lunch tomorrow I plan to add bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes on top. Love it!
I made these turkey burgers for dinner tonight. There are 2 of us so I halved the recipe. Delicious, tender and juicy. I actually cooked them in a cast iron frying pan. MY husband loved them and wants me to make them again. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Do you recommend 93% or can I use 99% lean ground turkey?
You miiiight be able to get away with 99%, just make sure you grease your pan or grill really well.
How will these do on he actual grill? Can’t wait to try these! Thanks!
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I cannot have dairy at all. Will try Earth Balance soy butter & simply Almond milk. I have a question: can you air fry these? We do have an indoor griddle. Also, they look marvelous! Please let me know. Tkx.
Silly question, do you think margarine would work? My husband is lactose intolerant. Milk, when cooked, is okay, but not sure about the butter.
Yes, I think it would be just fine. Might taste slightly different, but should give off the same effect.
Can I just say that I actually enjoyed reading your commentary surrounding this recipe! You’re a hoot!! 🙂
Trying these tonight for my keto fiance, sans bunz!
Ha! Thank you!! Hope you enjoy! xo
I’ve committed myself to the grill tonight. I’m hoping they come out!
I’ve made these burgers! They were delicious, I love the butter in the center!!
Plan on trying this recipe in hopes of converting my 10 year old from a hamburger lover into a turkey burger lover! Thanks!
definitely trying this ASAP — always looking for a tasty turkey burger! especially grilled
These look amazing! I’ve been thinking about trying this recipe since you posted it- can’t wait to make them this summer!
Love this juicy burger!!
I finally tried these this weekend and oh my!, they were delish. I even made more tonight for lunches this week. It is HOT down here in TX and anything I can do to lessen the time daily in the kitchen is the best.
Is is possible to pre-make the patties the day/night before or will that ruin the patty mixture?
No, you can totally form the patties the night before, separated by wax paper, stored on a plate, covered really well with plastic wrap and refrigerated.
Have you tried freezing these before?
My turn to make these. John and I are at the coast for three nights and I brought a pound of ground turkey, and have the other ingredients, so here’s to a treat tonight!
I was skeptical when seeing how loose the burger mix was in the bowl, mine looked a little runnier, but they came out amazingly well! I’ve never used my center stove griddle, but it worked like a charm for these turkey burgers. So delicious! The family loved them and proclaimed them as good as, or better than beef burgers. Juicy as promised. Total winner, thank you for this recipe!
That is awesome!! So glad you all enjoyed!
These were so incredible! Thank you! I am totally following you on IG now! ?
Thanks for finding me on IG! 🙂
Just made these tonight. Followed the recipe exactly as it was written. My family loved them. My husband said they were restaurant quality. Thank you!
This was the first recipe I ever tried from your website and I loved it so much I keeping coming back for more!
A couple years ago I swore I’d never make another turkey burger. Ground turkey can be difficult to work with (esp w/o breadcrumbs) and they always end up dry or just not tasting very good. I’ve had your recipe saved for some time now, & finally decided to make it tonight. Hands down, best turkey burger I’ve ever had. This recipe did not disappoint! The outside was nice and crispy while the inside stayed super juicy. Thanks for the fre recipe!
Best TB recipe ever! My family loves it and they tend to be difficult to please:) thanks for sharing!
I have to say……….. I made these and let me tell you they ARE SOOOOO JUICY! ! ! Topped mine with the cheese as suggested and cole slaw on a whole grain sandwich thin bun to help with the healthy issue and the Juicy still shined. Best Turkey Burger Hands Down. Thank you for sharing
I have made this recipe for turkey burgers numerous times, I love it and so does the boyfriend. We even eat the leftovers the next day for our lunch. 🙂 Sometimes we use Boston leaf lettuce for buns… helps limit the carbs. THANKS so much for most certainly the best turkey burger recipe.
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I just made this… OMG I’m in love. The smell and taste of red meat makes me sick, and I only eat it about once a year, for a burger. Now I can a have a burger when ever I want.
I made mine with mushroom and Swiss.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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I may have to try this. I think if I add anything, it would be some smoked paprika to give it a smoky flavor, like grilled burgers.
These are delicious! Making these on the griddle is genius! These have been added to our dinner rotation. I make them as sliders and the left overs heat up well for a tasty lunch. Thank you for this recipe!
These burgers were delicious and juicy! So much better than those frozen turkey burgers. The only thing I could not get myself to do was put a half a tablespoon of butter into each of the burgers. So I took one half a tablespoon of butter melted into the pan and smushed the Burgers down so they were thin not thick .
Again The juiciest turkey burger I have ever had and will have again . My boys loved them too !
You were no fibbing, these burgers are excellent. Thank you! #Keto
My husband and I were both SO impressed with these!! Best turkey burgers we have ever made!!!!
Delicious!!!!!!
Wow!….this is the BEST hamburger recipe EVER!!! I spread some jalapeño ranch dressing on it & it was like icing on a cake! Deeeelish!!! I will definitely make this again & again & again!
Awesome, delicious…..going to make again tonight with fresh cut French fries cooked in lard, yes, I said lard
Mmmm….that sounds amazing!!
This is delicious
It was the BEST!!!!
I tried your recipe for the turkey burger tonite. Wow! Who would’ve thought a little egg and some milk with a dab of butter would make the Burger so juicy. Hats off to you Lauren. I’ll be using your recipe from now on. Thank you!
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Would these cook well on a cast iron skillet?? Can’t wait to try these!
These would be best made in a pan and not on a grill. While they taste good, they are too loose to cook on an open grill top.
Definitely not suitable for BBQ-they were tasty but I lost a lot of the meat through the grill and they stuck pretty bad. I would try them again but cook them on a smooth griddle or pan
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I did your recipe the only difference is that put onions and green peppers in a chopper and puree it and put it in the meat. I followed your directions and even pulled out the thermometer It was so good and juicy.
“Best burger you’ve ever made!” – my husband
I cooked mine a George foreman and they turned out delicious! I’m definitely going to do this more often especially when it’s to cold to grill out
hi Lauren, I just tried this recipe today, and oh my goodness you are right these are the juiciest turkey burgers I ever made I threw on some sliced pepper jack cheese and they are so wonderful, thank you for sharing this recipe, God bless you and your family
Ok, so.. I’ve been cooking turkey burgers for a long time, and this is by far the BEST recipe. The reason I believe this is the best recipe is because of how juicy the burgers are!! I sampled one after cooking them.. and I immediately devoured two more. I think the butter is the trick! I also added some extras such as some McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger seasoning and Munster cheese on top. Hands down juiciest burgers.. bookmarking this recipe! thanks!!
My favorite turkey burger
My whole family LOVED these. I made them exactly according to the recipe. Very delicious. Very juicy and not the least bit dry. Thank you very much. This will be a new regular at our house.
The best burger i EVER made!!!!????
I try not to eat meat but your turkey Burger looked so good that I will have to break down and make one soon I have been following lots of your post have made several very nice dinners Thank you for all the tips. I know you will enjoy your trip and renewed life with your husband You sure take on a lot i admire your efforts. God Bless you and your family.
Love these! So tasty!! Thank you
I might actually get my husband to eat turkey burgers this way! Love the butter in the middle!
Love the trick of adding the butter to the patties! These burgers look delicious.
i may have to join Instragram just to view the reunion pictures! Congratulations! My husband use to be on a Sub so I understand how excited you are. Thank you to your husband for his service!
We’ve resorted to buying turkey burgers. Not because the ones I made were dry, but because they fall apart too easily. Yours look like they hold up pretty well so I’ll give them a try.
You have to be pretty gentle with them up until you put them on the griddle, but once they start cooking, they definitely hold their shape well.
Now THAT is a juicy turkey burger! YUM!! You’re almost there, so excited for you! Make sure you get all dolled up 🙂
PS- your comment box is having issues, took me 3 times to get a comment through. Half of the text wouldn’t show.
I just made turkey burgers using your recipe and secret ingredients.. This is the best burger I’ve ever eaten!!! Juicy and delicious.. the milk was a great add indeed.. Thank you so much for sharing.. my husband and I loved it
They turned out wonderful!!!!!!!!
I tried your recipe, and I must say that these were the best turkey burgers I’ve ever made!!!! I seasoned to my taste, but I added almond milk, and 1 egg and egg whites to a large pack of turkey meat. I smeared butter while cooking, and they were a huge hit! Thank you ?