Best 10 Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers Recipes

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**Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers: A Healthy and Flavorful Twist on a Classic**

If you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers that doesn't compromise on taste, look no further than these grilled Italian turkey burgers. Made with ground turkey, a variety of Italian herbs and spices, and a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, these burgers are packed with flavor and juicy. Grilled to perfection, they have a crispy exterior and a tender, succulent interior. Served on toasted buns with your favorite toppings, these turkey burgers are a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for summer cookouts, backyard barbecues, or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With three variations – Classic, Spicy, and Turkey Burgers with Pesto – there's a recipe here to suit every taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST-EVER GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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The absolute Best Grilled Turkey Burgers recipe! These easy turkey burgers are super juicy, super flavorful, & super straight-forward. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, these turkey burgers are perfect for weeknight grilling & summer BBQs.

Provided by Jess Larson | Plays Well With Butter

Categories     Sandwiches & Burgers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely grated & squeezed of excess moisture
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (see Recipe Notes)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
oil, for the grill grates
for serving, as desired: burger buns, cheese of choice, toppings of choice (e.g. lettuce, tomatoes, thinly sliced onion, pickles, etc.), condiments of choice (e.g. mustard, ketchup, et.c)

Steps:

  • or large plate with parchment paper, wax paper, or aluminum foil. Set aside.
  • Arrange a few paper towels out on a cutting board, set a box mixer on top. Run the onion along the sides of the box mixer to grate it into fine, shredded pieces. Once grated, use the paper towel to soak up excess moisture from the onion. Too much moisture will make the turkey burger mixture very difficult to handle, so do not skip the extra 30 seconds it takes to blot the moisture from the grated onion. If your onion seems very wet, you can also wrap it in paper towels & wring out the moisture over the sink.
  • Add the ground turkey, grated onion, garlic, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt & ground black pepper to a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until just combined. Overworking the turkey burger mixture will lead to tough burgers; take care not to overmix.
  • Divide the turkey burger mixture into 4 even portions, about 1/3 pound (5.3 ounces) each. Lightly coat your hands in oil (or mist with nonstick cooking spray) & form each portion into a 1-inch thick patty. The mixture will be very wet at this point, so there's no need to fuss over making your burgers look perfect - just aim for forming them into the general shape & size you're after. Set them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • the turkey burgers: Transfer the baking sheet with the turkey burger patties to the freezer. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, as the turkey burgers chill, preheat the grill for medium-high direct heat grilling, about 450 degrees F. Just before placing the burgers on the grill, generously oil a wad of paper towel. Use grilling tongs to run the oiled paper towel over the grill grates, generously oiling the grates.
  • Remove the turkey burgers from the freezer. At this point they should be quite a bit easier to handle; finish forming them into 1-inch thick patties, using your thumb to create an indent in the center of each patty. Firmly press each turkey burger patty down onto the prepared grill grates. Grill the turkey burgers for 6 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted in the center of the turkey burgers registers 160 degrees F. If you'd like to add cheese to your turkey burgers, do so when there are 2 minutes left of grilling time.
  • Allow the turkey burgers to rest for a few minutes (residual heat will increase the internal temperature to 165 degrees F) before serving as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Sugar 0.9 g, Sodium 642 mg, Fat 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28.7 g, Cholesterol 115 mg

GRILLED ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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The addition of pasta sauce keeps ready-in-30-minutes burgers moist while grilling.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb ground turkey breast
3 tablespoons tomato pasta sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
2 slices (1 oz each) mozzarella cheese, cut in half
1/2 baguette (8 inches), cut into two 4-inch pieces
2 lettuce leaves
2 slices red onion
Additional tomato pasta sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix turkey, 3 tablespoons pasta sauce and chopped onion. Shape mixture into 2 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick and the approximate shape of the baguette pieces.
  • Cover and grill patties over medium heat 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F. Top patties with cheese. Cover and grill about 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Slice baguette pieces horizontally in half. Place lettuce leaves on bottom halves; top with burgers and onion slices. Top with remaining baguette halves. Serve with additional pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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Seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese, these plump burgers are a delicious change-of-pace entree. I like to serve them on crusty Italian bread with warmed spaghetti sauce, but you can also use hamburger buns. -Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
8 slices Italian bread, toasted
1/2 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick oval-shaped patties. , Grill patties on an oiled rack, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat on each side until a thermometer reaches 165° and juices run clear, 6-8 minutes. , Place a patty on each of 4 slices of bread. Drizzle with spaghetti sauce; top with remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ACTUALLY DELICIOUS TURKEY BURGERS



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This is a simple and delicious recipe. After making them the first time my husband said 'no more' to beef burgers. These are really good - any cooking method may be used, and they freeze very well. The recipe can also be used for meatballs or meat loaves.

Provided by Trudi Davidoff

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds ground turkey
¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup finely diced onion
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties.
  • Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 354.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
8 ounces ground turkey
12 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage, removed from casings
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 thin slices pancetta
4 ounces sliced Italian fontina cheese
Four 3-by-3-by-1/2-inch squares focaccia, split and lightly toasted
1 plum tomato, sliced
1 cup baby arugula

Steps:

  • Mix the mayonnaise with the garlic in a small bowl and set aside. Using your hands, mix together the turkey and turkey sausage in a large bowl until just combined. Form this mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and pancetta slices and cook the pancetta on both sides until crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and reserve.
  • Place the same skillet over medium-high heat and add the burgers. Cook, turning once, until cooked all the way through, about 5 minutes per side. Top with the fontina and cook until just melted.
  • To serve, place the burgers on the focaccia bottoms. Top with tomato slices, pancetta and arugula. Spread the focaccia tops with garlic mayonnaise, set on top of the burgers and serve.

GRILLED GROUND TURKEY BURGERS



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These juicy, tender patties on whole wheat buns make a wholesome, satisfying sandwich. We especially like to grill this turkey burger recipe, but you could also pan-fry them. -Sherry Hulsman, Elkton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, celery, onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , On a greased grill, cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED ITALIAN BURGERS



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When all I had available was ground beef and I was tired of plain-old hamburgers, I invented these. A good dose of Italian seasonings and mozzarella makes them unique. They're perfect with homemade French fries for a quick meal. -Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
Marinara or spaghetti sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup cheese and seasonings. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer. Serve with marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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There are a couple steps to ensure a crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside and all around delicious grilled turkey burger. Grated onion and barbecue sauce give the patties savoriness and provide additional moisture, so they don't dry out from the high heat of the grill. Coating the patties in a mixture of barbecue sauce and mayonnaise guarantees a seared and glazed exterior. If you'd like to turn these into cheeseburgers, simply drape sliced cheese - preferably Cheddar or pepper Jack - over the patties in the last two minutes of grilling and cover the grill.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, burgers, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Neutral oil (such as canola), for greasing
1 medium yellow onion, peeled
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup store-bought or homemade barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
Black pepper
4 hamburger buns
Toppings (such as shredded iceberg, sliced onion, tomato and pickles) and condiments (mayonnaise, barbecue sauce or mustard), as desired

Steps:

  • Heat the grill to medium-high. Lightly grease a plate and set aside. Coarsely grate 1/4 cup onion; reserve the remaining onion. In a medium bowl, mix the turkey, grated onion and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Form 4 patties about 4 ½ inches wide (about 5 ounces each). Press a small dimple in the center of each patty, then place the burgers on the plate and refrigerate until firm (at least 5 minutes or, covered, up to 2 days).
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce with the mayonnaise; season with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  • When ready to grill, dip the reserved onion in oil. Clean the grates with a grill brush, then grease the grates with the oiled onion. (This perfumes the grill and your patties.) Lightly coat the tops of the burgers with some of the mayo mixture (about 1/2 teaspoon per patty).
  • Grill the burgers, mayo side down, until well browned and patties release from the grates, 4 to 6 minutes. (If flare-ups occur, move to an area of the grill where there are no flames underneath. For a gas grill, close the lid between flips, listening and keeping an eye out for flare-ups.) Spread mayo mixture on the tops of the patties, then flip and grill on the second side until cooked through, another 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Grill the cut sides of the buns until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Build burgers on the buns with the patties and desired toppings and condiments.

TASTY ITALIAN BURGERS



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The best flavors of Italy are celebrated in these tempting turkey burgers-pesto, basil, tomato and mozzarella. Grill some up for an international cookout.-Sharon Novin, Northridge, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
6 hamburger buns, split
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons prepared pesto
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices tomato
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and garlic. Crumble turkey and turkey sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Brush buns with oil; grill, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with pesto, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

DELICIOUS GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS



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These grilled turkey burgers are super easy to prepare and really moist and delicious!

Provided by katquilter

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
salt to taste
4 thin slices Swiss cheese
4 Hawaiian-style hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine turkey, red onion, sour cream, mustard, and steak seasoning in a bowl until well mixed. Form into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Drizzle with olive oil on both sides and season with salt.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side, laying Swiss cheese over burgers just before removing from the grill. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Place burgers on buns and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 153.1 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 695.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose lean ground turkey: This will help to keep the burgers moist and flavorful.
  • Use fresh herbs and spices: These will add a lot of flavor to the burgers without adding any extra fat.
  • Don't overmix the turkey: Overmixing can make the burgers tough.
  • Form the burgers gently: Be careful not to press down on the burgers too hard, or they will become dense.
  • Cook the burgers over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the burgers are cooked through: The internal temperature of the burgers should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the burgers on toasted buns with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and ketchup.

Conclusion:

Grilled Italian turkey burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of toppings to choose from, these burgers are sure to be a hit at your next cookout.

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