Turkey Burgers with Special Sauce
Elevate your burger game with these juicy Turkey Burgers with Special Sauce—a healthier, flavor-packed twist on a classic! Made with lean ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, and a blend of pantry spices, these burgers are tender, moist, and full of savory goodness. The star of the dish is the creamy, tangy special sauce, crafted from mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, and a touch of lemon juice for the perfect balance of flavors. Quick and easy to prepare, these turkey burgers come together in just 25 minutes, making them an ideal weeknight dinner or grilling favorite. Serve them on toasted burger buns with fresh lettuce and ripe tomato slices for a satisfying, wholesome meal that will have the whole family coming back for seconds!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle relish
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Do not over-mix as it can make the burgers tough.
Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Use your thumb to make a small indentation in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, and lemon juice to prepare the special sauce. Set aside in the refrigerator while you cook the burgers.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, place the turkey patties in the pan and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Toast the burger buns lightly if desired while the patties cook.
Place a cooked turkey patty on the bottom half of each bun. Spread a generous layer of the special sauce on top of the patty, then layer with a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato. Top with the remaining half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious turkey burgers with special sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.0 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 577 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 3001 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.7 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 109.0 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 510 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
