Turkey Burgers

Happy 4th of July

Today is the day for Americans to recognize how fortunate we are to live in “the land of the free,” as it is sung in the Star Spangled Banner.  🇺🇸 A day to watch fireworks, gather with family and friends for a festive cookout or take advantage of the long weekend and take a trip.  However you choose to celebrate, I hope that you have a wonderful day.  ​

There are a lot of people who incorporate cookouts into their 4th of July celebrations - and I love a good cookout.  I think we can all agree that the grill is magical and it just makes everything taste better.  🌭  You probably think that a cookout wouldn't be my cup of tea, because I'm not a fan of hamburgers or hot dogs.  BUT - there are plenty of other grilled foods that I do enjoy at a cookout.  Grilled chicken, grilled vegetables, grilled shrimp and last, but certainly not least - turkey burgers! 🍔

If you're a turkey burger fan - you need to bookmark this recipe.  (You'll thank me later.)  These are by far the best turkey burgers around.  I dressed mine up with sautéed onions and mushrooms, a slice of Swiss cheese and some fresh avocado.  It's like a salad and a burger - all in one.  😂  

Turkey Burgers
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp liquid smoke
1/2 tsp dried Italian herb mix
1/4 tsp black pepper

fresh brioche buns
sliced cheese
condiments and toppings

Gently combine the patty ingredients with hands. 

Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties.

Press a divot into the middle of each patty.  Refrigerate 30 minutes. 

Heat grill.  Place patties on hot grate and cook 4-5 on one side.  

Flip patties and grill until cooked through.  

Enjoy your 4th of July and stay safe friends.  

​Ciao!

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