These pizza turkey burgers are a fun and tasty twist on traditional burgers. The addition of pizza flavors like mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and marinara sauce takes these burgers to the next level. The quick marinara sauce adds a burst of freshness and tanginess that complements the juicy turkey patties perfectly.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 4 hamburger buns
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, pepperoni slices, mozzarella cheese, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into 4 patties and cook on a grill or stovetop until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or stovetop until lightly browned.
- Top each burger patty with marinara sauce and serve on the toasted buns.
- Garnish with additional mozzarella cheese and basil if desired.
Interesting Facts
Turkey burgers are a leaner alternative to traditional beef burgers, making them a healthier option.
The addition of pizza flavors like pepperoni and mozzarella cheese gives these burgers a unique and delicious twist.