Cheesy Mushroom Turkey Burger Recipe

Sink your teeth into a juicy Cheesy Mushroom Turkey Burger packed with savory mushrooms, melted cheese, and a seasoned turkey patty.

A good Cheesy Mushroom Turkey Burger starts with quality ground turkey – 20% dark meat, if you can find it.  Pat the patties together and season both sides with salt and pepper.  Sauté mushrooms in the skillet, then leave whatever butter remnants are left to cook the turkey patties.

Pile the mushrooms high on top of each Cheesy Mushroom Turkey Burger – and I mean high or as many as will fit.  Place a slice of good Swiss cheese on top and put a lid on the pan and steam until the cheese is oozing down the sides of the patty, and the center of the burger is cooked through.

Slathered the bun with mayo and mustard and top with some deep green baby spinach leaves. Take a bite of this gorgeous Cheesy Mushroom Turkey Burger while a few mushrooms may escape along with some juices from the burger – that’s what napkins are for.

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Ingredients

1 pound – 80/20 ground turkey or all dark meat

4 burger buns, any variety

1 pound button, crimini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced

1/2 white onion, sliced

1 tablespoon butter

2 cups fresh spinach leaves

mayonnaise

Dijon mustard

salt & pepper

(Serves 4)

To Prepare:

1. Divide turkey into four portions.  Pat into patties with a dent in center and place on a plate.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.  Toast buns in oven for 5 minutes, remove.
2. In a large iron skillet, add butter and place over medium heat.  Add mushrooms and onions, sauté for 2 minutes.  Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.  Continue to cook for 3 minutes, or until soft tender.  Remove from skillet and place in bowl.
3. Add turkey patties to skillet and cook for 4 minutes.  Flip and spoon sauteed mushrooms and 1 slice of Swiss on top.  Repeat for each patty.
4. Cover with lid and let cook for 3 minutes.  Remove lid and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until cheese barely touches pan and becomes slightly crispy.
5. Spread each half bun with mayonnaise and mustard.  Top one side with cheesy mushroom patty and other side with spinach.  Bring together in harmony.  Enjoy!

This Cheesy Mushroom Turkey Burger is a meal in itself and they are fun to serve during the week or on the weekends for a crowd.