Pesto Turkey Burgers Recipes

PESTO TURKEY BURGERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Make your pesto if needed.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.I prefer to cook burgers in a skillet because it is easier for them to hold together plus more meat comes in contact with the surface of the pan. This means more color which means more flavor!
• Mix the turkey, pesto, garlic powder, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a medium bowl.
• Separate the meat mixture into four patties. Form them and place them on a clean plate. Set aside.If desired, make one very small patty and cook before shaping the others if you want to test the flavors and adjust before cooking.
• When the skillet is hot, add 1/2 Tablespoon of vegetable or canola oil, swirl around, and add two of the patties.
• Cook, without moving or touching it, for 5 minutes.
• Flip with a spatula and cook 4-5 more minutes until cooked all the way through to 160°F. (Residual cooking will raise the temperature to 165°F).In the last minute of cooking, add cheese slices on top of each patty (if using) and cover the skillet with a lid, another skillet, or baking sheet. This will trap the heat in and help the cheese melt.
• Set the burgers aside to rest and repeat the cooking process with the remaining patties.
• Serve with tomato, additional basil pesto, or other toppings as desired.

PESTO TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Mix together ground turkey, pesto, garlic, feta cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, and breadcrumbs in a bowl until evenly blended. Form into 4 patties.
• Grill pesto burgers until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Sprinkle with seasoned salt halfway through cooking.