Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Turkey Burgers
Eric and I have grown quite fond of turkey burgers. I hesitated to try them for so long because I only read bad things about them (how dry and bland they are). These turkey burgers are nothing like that, and they give standard beef hamburgers a run for their money. The herbed goat cheese is really key to this recipe. The herbs really give the turkey some oomph. The goat cheese really adds a lot of juiciness to the burger, and the caramelized onions take it to the next level. In fact, these taste so good that I didn’t even need any condiments. Serve these with easiest french fries for a fun burger night at home!
- COOK TIME:
- YIELD: 4 burgers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large Vidalia onion
1 pound ground turkey
3 ounces herbed goat cheese, crumbled,
4 hamburger buns
- 1
To start, caramelize the onion. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, without stirring, about 5 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are a deep golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- 2
While the onions are cooking, place the ground turkey and goat cheese in a medium bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Gently mix with hands until the goat cheese is incorporated into the turkey. Form into four 3/4-inch patties.
- 3
Grill over medium heat, until internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- 4
Place turkey burgers on buns and top with caramelized onions and additional goat cheese, if desired.
