This recipe for Actually Delicious Buffalo Turkey Burgers will satisfy your cravings for a juicy and flavorful burger without the guilt. Made with lean ground turkey and bold buffalo sauce, these burgers are topped with sautéed onions and melted blue cheese for the ultimate flavor combination. Serve them on a toasted bun with your favorite burger toppings for a mouthwatering meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 burger buns
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup sautéed onions (for topping)
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, buffalo sauce, bread crumbs, diced onions, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the turkey patties in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- While the patties are cooking, toast the burger buns until golden brown.
- Remove the patties from the skillet and place them on the toasted buns.
- Top each patty with crumbled blue cheese and sautéed onions.
- Serve the burgers hot with your favorite burger toppings, such as lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.
Interesting Facts
Lean ground turkey is a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers.
Buffalo sauce adds a tangy and spicy flavor to the turkey burgers.
Blue cheese pairs perfectly with the buffalo sauce, adding a creamy and tangy element.
Sautéed onions add a sweet and savory taste to the burgers.
Toasting the buns adds a nice crunch and helps hold the burger together.