The Ultimate Turkey Smash Burger – Lean and Flavor-Packed
Juicy, crispy-edged, and bursting with flavor, these Turkey Smash Burgers will change the way you think about ground turkey burgers forever! With a golden crust seared into every patty and savory juices locked in from the “smash” technique, these turkey burgers bring bold diner-style feelings and flavors to your table with a leaner, lighter and healthier twist!
If you are like me, you are a huge fan of smash burgers. (No surprise there.) A burger with beautifully brown and crispy edges does it for me every time! You might think that it is impossible to get that using ground turkey? Think again! These delicious burgers hit the tasty burger ball right out of the park! I would even go so far as to say these are even better than traditional Beef Smash Burgers. A bold statement to make I know!
- 1/2 cup (110g) good quality mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (61g) tomato ketchup
- 1 TBS Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp green tabasco sauce
- 1 pound (453g) ground turkey (a mix of dark and light is best)
- 1 TBS Kinders Buttery Garlic and Herb Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp coarse black pepper
- 1 TBS butter, melted
- oil for the pan
- 4 toasted burger buns
- shredded lettuce
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese (I used Cracker Barrel Cheddar, Herb & Garlic)
- Thinly sliced sweet onion
- sliced pickles
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Turkey Smash Burgers
Two delicious secret ingredients and a super creamy and delicious homemade burger sauce ensure that these are the tastiest turkey burgers ever!
- 1/2 cup (110g) good quality mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (61g) tomato ketchup
- 1 TBS Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp green tabasco sauce
- 1 pound (453g) ground turkey (a mix of dark and light is best)
- 1 TBS Kinders Buttery Garlic and Herb Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp coarse black pepper
- 1 TBS butter, melted
- oil for the pan
- 4 toasted burger buns
- shredded lettuce
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese (I used Cracker Barrel Cheddar, Herb & Garlic)
- Thinly sliced sweet onion
- sliced pickles
- Crumble the ground turkey into a bowl. Add the melted butter, seasoning, salt and black pepper. Mix together just to combine.
- Divide into 4 evenly shaped balls.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add a touch of oil. (I used avocado oil spray)
- Add two balls of the turkey and immediately smash down as thin as you can. Cook for two to three minutes.
- Flip the burgers over and add a slice of the cheese to the top of each. Cook for a further two to three minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
- Repeat with the remaining two burgers. They will be done when the interior temperature measures 165*F/74*C.
- While the burgers are cooking whisk all of the sauce ingredients together until well combined.
- Toast the buns on the cut sides. (I do this under the broiler and yes, I spread them with a touch of butter first.)
- To serve, place the toasted bun bottoms on plates. Top with a portion of the spicy burger sauce and the sliced onions. Add the burgers and top with shredded lettuce, pickles and the top of the bun.
- Serve immediately. (Note if you are making a double burger, then top the first patty with the second before adding the remaining ingredients.)
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