Goat Cheese and Spinach Turkey Burgers Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by Chef Sunshine

"This fast and easy recipe is perfect to make after a long day at work. The goat cheese adds a creamy flavor to sometimes bland turkey burgers. Served with a side salad, it makes a perfectly delicious meal"

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Ready In:
25mins

Ingredients:
4
Serves:

4

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ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs ground turkey breast
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled
  • your choice rolls or bun

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directions

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • In a medium bowl, mix ground turkey, spinach, and goat cheese. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
  • Arrange patties on a broiler pan, and place in the center of the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until done.

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  1. The answer is probably yes, but I'll ask anyway... Can this be assembled then frozen, thawed, and cooked with no repercussions? I prep a lot of "made-in-advance" entrees to accommodate my busy work schedule. Thanks.

    d.aglaia

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Reviews

  1. I did add some salt and pepper to the recipe because I felt like it needed it but other than that, I made it as directed and loved them so much!!

    Jonathan Melendez

  2. I followed another reviewer's suggestion and added some crushed garlic and a touch of seasoning salt. Otherwise I made as is with the exception of adding a very small egg white and grilling on the bbq. I would have this again. Served on a toasted whole wheat bun with lettuce, mayo, swiss cheese and red onion. Thanks for posting.

    cyaos

  3. I made this exactly as is and we enjoyed them very much. The were very juicy. Next time I will add some fresh garlic and a little seasoned salt.

    LizP5885

  4. Great turkey burgers! Loved the addition of the spinach and the cheese did add a nice creamy flavor. Sprinkled the patties with some lemon pepper and grilled over charcoal; served on whole wheat buns with spicy mustard, mayo, and tomato for a nice summer meal - thanks for sharing the recipe!

    loof751

  5. Made this last night and it was Delicious! We eat a lot of ground turkey and this was a great addition to the rotation. Did add some seasoned salt, ground pepper, garlic and an egg to bind (as was pretty lean meat). Thanks!

    JennT

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Tweaks

  1. Chef Sunshine strikes again! This feels so healthy. I used feta instead of goat cheese, and fresh baby spinach instead of frozen. Still a wonderful treat! Had this with a whole wheat pita and additional spinach. It didn't need any dressings. GREAT burger alternative!

    MechanicalJen

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FAQs

What is the best binder for turkey burgers? ›

While raw egg can be used to bind the burgers, mayonnaise does the trick while also adding an irreplacable dimension of creaminess, moisture, and flavor. When the patties cook, the mayo melts into the pockets of the meat to create a wonderfully juicy patty. Goodbye, dry turkey burgers.

What to use to keep turkey burgers from falling apart? ›

Try adding some dry breadcrumbs to the turkey mixture before you shape the patties.

What's the best cheese to put on a turkey burger? ›

What cheese goes with turkey burgers? Because the cheese is stuffed in the burger, it melts best. Play around with different cheese options. Anything that melts would be great such as Swiss cheese, Fontina, Colby-Jack, Mozzarella, Havarti, etc.

What do you use to bind turkey burgers? ›

Add Breadcrumbs and Egg.

They do double duty to bind the meat (so your turkey burger doesn't fall apart) and they keep your turkey burgers moist.

What can I use as a binder instead of eggs in burgers? ›

One of the most common substitutes is breadcrumbs, but sometimes the breadcrumbs can fall off when the burgers are cooking if there are too many or they are too dry. Other popular substitutions for eggs include cornstarch, flour, ketchup, porridge oats, cracker crumbs, and ground flaxseed.

What is a good binding agent for burgers? ›

Egg is a burger binding agent for the ground beef patty. Divide the well mixed beef into four equal round balls and form into patties. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with more salt and pepper on each side. Create ground beef patties.

How do you make ground turkey burgers stick together? ›

Bread crumbs: these help everything to stick together and also take some of the stickiness out of the turkey meat. They help your patties stick together and make the meat mixture easier to handle.

How to keep turkey burgers from falling apart without breadcrumbs? ›

What are some tips for making thin burgers that don't fall apart when cooking them? there are multiple ways to make thin burgers that stay together. The first way is to use an egg as a binding agent. Make your hamburger mix, and add one raw egg, or two if you've got over two pounds.

How do you improve the texture of a turkey burger? ›

A few tablespoons of panko bread crumbs break up the finely ground turkey; gently tossing all the ingredients together and using a light touch to shape the patties helps keep the texture loose. Baking soda and gelatin keep the meat moist; help with browning, richness, and savory flavor; and provide a juicy mouthfeel.

Should I put cheese on a turkey burger? ›

You really can't go wrong. Here's some turkey burger cheeses I like and some turkey burger toppings to go with them: American Cheese - A classic! Serve with bread & butter pickles, lettuce, red onion, thick sliced tomato, and a dollop each of mayo and spicy brown mustard.

What cheese do restaurants put on burgers? ›

American cheese is a melty classic; smoked gouda is delicious on burgers with barbecue sauce. You can't forget cheddar, either, which works with everything from pickled slaw and fried shallots to tarragon Russian dressing. Read on for recipes using those cheeses, and more of the best cheeses for burgers.

What cheese is most popular in turkey? ›

Kars Gruyere: Kars Gruyere is one of the most famous Turkish cheeses in the world with its tang, rich odor, and flavour. This traditional gruyere cheese is usually made with pure cow's milk or a mixture of cow and goat's milk. It takes its flavour from the quality milk of animals grazing in high plateaus.

How do you add moisture to ground turkey? ›

Mushrooms add moisture, mouthfeel, and umami (beefy) flavor to the otherwise dry ground turkey. When mushrooms are chopped up into little bits, they easily and evenly mix with ground turkey making the protein so tender and flavorful while also giving the dish a veggie boost. And we all love that!

How do you make homemade burgers bind? ›

Bind the patty together

If you're going for a leaner meat or adding bulky ingredients (eg spring onions, onions, chillies), add an egg and a handful of breadcrumbs to bind the burgers.

Do homemade burgers need a binder? ›

Do Homemade Burgers Need an Egg? No, you do not need to use an egg to make a traditional burger patty. The ground meat does not need an additional binding agent to stay together during the cooking process. Eggs can also alter the texture and cook times for your burgers.

What is the best ingredient to bind burgers? ›

Egg: An egg lends moisture and helps bind the patties together. Seasonings, herbs, and sauces: These hamburgers are flavored with an envelope of dry onion soup mix, fresh garlic, garlic powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.

What can I add to burgers to hold them together? ›

My rule of thumb for helping burgers stick together on the grill:
  1. Add 1 egg per pound of meat.
  2. Add 1/4 cup bread crumbs per pound of meat.
  3. Let patties rest in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before grilling.
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What is a good binder for turkey rub? ›

The majority of recipes you'll find on the internet and even cookbooks involve using butter as a binder for seasoning chicken or turkey. The butter is supposed to flavor and moisten the turkey when rubbed underneath the skin, as well as help get the skin crispy and golden brown, like a magazine shot.

How do you keep turkey burgers flat? ›

You could also mix lean meat with some sort of fat, such as by combining equal amounts of ground beef and pork. Leaner meats like turkey are mixed with high-fat ingredients like eggs, milk, or even yogurt to help them maintain their shape.

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