Best Italian Turkey Burgers Recipes

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GRILLED ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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These grilled turkey burgers are always a hit at my house! They've got lots of flavor, color, and texture!

Provided by Shagen McBride

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground turkey
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
3 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 slices provolone cheese
4 ciabatta rolls
¼ cup mayonnaise
⅛ cup prepared pesto
½ red onion, sliced
4 leaves romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Divide into 4 equal portions and form into hamburger patties.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill patties for about 4 minutes per side. Place provolone slices on the patties; continue to cook until cheese melts. Place ciabatta rolls on the grill and cook until browned to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Mix mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Spread onto the rolls. Place the turkey patties on the rolls and top with sliced red onion and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 111.2 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1965.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 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

GRILLED ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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These turkey burgers are awesome at a cookout, especially if you're trying to eat healthy. Try topping them with a little marinara or steak sauce. So good. -Darla Andrews, Lewisville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
BURGERS:
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons prepared pesto
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound lean ground turkey
4 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add spinach; cook and stir just until wilted., Mix first nine burger ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Place burgers on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side., Top with cheese; grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes., Serve on buns. Top with mushroom mixture.

Nutrition Facts :

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 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 SAUSAGE TURKEY BURGERS AND FENNEL SLAW



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These burgers are packed with flavor and are a great fork and knife burger. Serve this with the slaw for a delicious low carb meal. If preferred they can be served on ciabatta rolls with the slaw on the side.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 medium sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup fennel leaves, minced
1/2 lb italian sweet sausage, casings removed (turkey is fine)
10 ounces white meat turkey, ground
1/2-1 teaspoon hot chili sauce, sriracha
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces swiss cheese, sliced
olive oil
1 fennel bulb, cored, thinly sliced
1/2 head red cabbage, cored, thinly sliced
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fennel leaves, minced

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet over medium heat warm about 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil. When hot add in chopped onions and cook until wilted. Stir in minced garlic, basil and oregano. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the ground turkey, sausage and cooled onion mixture. Add fennel fronds and chili sauce to meat. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix only to combine and shape into 4 patties. Allow to rest at room temperature while preparing slaw.
  • In a medium bowl toss together together the fennel, cabbage and green onions. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and sugar. Pour over salad ingredients tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat a heavy skillet or flat griddle over medium high heat. Drizzle the burgers with olive oil and place oiled side down on preheated pan. Cook turning once until cooked through, approximately 5 minutes per side for 3/4 inch patties. When turning drizzle top with olive oil before turning.
  • When burgers are cooked through turn off heat, top with a slice of cheese. Tent with foil and let stand for 2 minutes. Place burgers on individual serving plates with the slaw, garnish with fennel fronds and enjoy.

MOUTH-WATERING ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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These burgers are just delicious! The ingredients make for a burger that needs little topping - keep the ketchup and mustard in your refrigerator! And please don't skip the barbecue sauce. It sounds a little odd, but it adds just the right flavor to finish off these great burgers. I'd recommend topping with lettuce, tomato and a little mayo.

Provided by erinBOberrin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 patties, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs lean ground turkey
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (, softened)
1/4 cup chianti wine (or other red wine)
1 teaspoon shredded parmesan cheese
1 -2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
barbecue sauce
8 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or oven broiler.
  • In a medium bowl, mix turkey through ground pepper.
  • Form into 8 patties (or 6 larger patties).
  • Grill or broil approximately 6-8 minutes on each side.
  • While cooking, brush with barbecue sauce.
  • Serve on toasted buns with condiments as desired.

ITALIAN CHEESE TURKEY BURGERS



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My husband is picky about his burgers, and he loves these! We eat burgers a lot in warm weather, so I cut down on fat and calories by spicing up ground turkey. -Brenda DiMarco, Whiteford, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
3/4 cup boiling water
1 large egg white, beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 pound extra-lean ground turkey
3 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, halved
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
Optional: Ketchup and mustard

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the egg white, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, basil, parsley, mustard, garlic, oregano and Italian seasoning. Drain and chop tomatoes; add to egg white mixture. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 6 burgers., Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Top with cheese; bake 1-2 minutes longer or until melted. Serve on buns. Top with ketchup and mustard as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WEIGHT WATCHERS ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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Make and share this Weight Watchers Italian Turkey Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 burgers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 spray cooking spray
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/3 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
4 spray(s) olive oil flavored cooking spray
2 small tomatoes
1 cup basil, fresh, leaves
4 reduced-calorie hamburger rolls

Steps:

  • Coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray; preheat to medium-high.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, onion, garlic, fennel seed, salt and pepper; form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Coat burgers and inside of rolls with cooking spray.
  • Grill burgers for 5 minutes; flip burgers and add rolls to grill. Grill open-face rolls until lightly charred, about 1 to 2 minutes; remove to serving plates. Grill burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
  • To serve, top grilled rolls with burgers and tomato slices; garnish with basil. Yields 1 burger per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 671.1, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 29.1

ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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Make and share this Italian Turkey Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces ground turkey
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, divided
cooking spray
1 cup thinly sliced mushroom
1/2 cup red wine or 1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, egg, pepper and 1/4 cup bread crumbs.
  • Shape into 4 burgers. Coat burgers with remaining bread crumbs.
  • Spray skillet with cooking spray; cook burgers over medium-low heat until browned on each side and no longer pink in the middle; 5-8 minutes per side.
  • While burgers are cooking, spray a skillet with cooking spray and saute mushrooms 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Stir in wine and heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until wine is almost gone.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in yogurt.
  • Place burgers on serving plates. Spoon mushrooms over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 98.5, Sodium 492.2, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 17

ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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Nice change from boring everyday hamburgers. The original recipe also calls for 1/2 tsp salt, but we don't use.

Provided by noway

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground turkey
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns
2 roma tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine ground turkey, basil, paprika, garlic, and pepper in medium bowl. Shape into 4 hamburgers.
  • Cook hamburgers on grill or in skillet until done.
  • Top each burger with 1 slice cheese and continue cooking until cheese is melted.
  • Place burgers on buns, top with tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 112.5, Sodium 495.8, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 30.8

ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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Italy meets America for this tasty creation. Splendido! Pesto, mozzarella, ciabatta bread create the perfect combination.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 4 burgers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 rolls (Ciabatta preferred-the small variety for individual sized servings-halved for sandwiches)
1 lb ground turkey
1/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted and diced fine
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
olive oil
salt
1/4-1/2 cup pesto sauce (or more)
2 roasted peppers, sliced (Italian style)
1/4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (or presliced variety)
1 tomatoes, sliced into four thick slices

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, olives, and oregano. Mix well. Form into four patties. Season to taste. Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Grill turkey until done. Just prior to being done add cheese so it will melt.
  • Meanwhile toast bread. Spread pesto on the inside of toasted "buns".
  • Place cooked turkey patties on bun and top with tomato and roasted peppers.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.8, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 112, Sodium 693.5, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 32.1

SWEET ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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Make and share this Sweet Italian Turkey Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rebecca Benedict

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
1 tablespoon grill seasoning (McCormicks Montreal Steak)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato (tender)
6 large basil leaves
1 large red pepper
1 medium sweet onion
4 onion rolls or 4 kaiser rolls
4 slices cheese (Montery Jack or Provolone)
olive oil
mayonnaise or Miracle Whip

Steps:

  • cut tomatoes with kitchen shears and soak in olive oil to soften, about 10 minutes.
  • shread basil leaves.
  • whip egg in small bowl, add drained tomatoes and basil.
  • place chicken in medium bowl with suger, grill seasoning and garlic.
  • Add egg, tomato and basil and mix gently. Mix only enough to combine ingredients to form 4 patties, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
  • core and slice red pepper to 1/4 inch rings.
  • slice onion to 1/4 inch rings.
  • preheat skillet add 2 Tbl olive oil. Cook onion and pepper till tender about 5 minutes set aside.
  • heat broiler.
  • place patties in olive oil and cook each side about 6 mins.
  • toast buns under broiler, about 1 min and remove.
  • Spread miracle whip on bottom bun. place burger on bun with a few rings of onion and pepper. Place cheese on top and place under broiler for about 1 min to melt cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.6, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 201.2, Sodium 1082.8, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 8.6, Protein 44.5

ITALIAN TURKEY BURGERS



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Categories     turkey     Dinner

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 1 ounce slices mozzerella, cut in half

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, sauce, onion, breadcrumbs, cheese and parsley. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping into 1/2 thick patties. Cook, add cheese at the end.

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