Turkey Burger Avocado Swiss Cheese (Printable View)
Ground turkey patties with Swiss cheese, avocado slices, and fresh veggies in toasted buns.
# Ingredient List:
→ Turkey Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Assembly
09 - 4 whole wheat burger buns
10 - 4 slices Swiss cheese
11 - 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
12 - 2 tomatoes, sliced
13 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 cup fresh lettuce leaves
15 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
16 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just blended.
02 - Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into patties slightly larger than the buns.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
04 - Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
06 - Lightly toast the burger buns on the skillet or grill.
07 - Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of buns if using. Layer with lettuce, turkey patty with melted cheese, avocado slices, tomato, and red onion. Top with the bun halves.
08 - Serve immediately accompanied by preferred sides.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The turkey stays incredibly juicy because of the garlic, onion, and Worcestershire sauce mixed right in.
- Swiss cheese has this subtle tang that plays perfectly with creamy avocado without overpowering it.
- Ready in 30 minutes, which means weekend lunch without the stress.
02 -
- Don't overwork the turkey mixture or you'll end up with dense, rubbery patties instead of juicy ones.
- The avocado needs to be perfectly ripe—buy it two days before you plan to cook and let it sit on the counter.
03 -
- If you want more depth, add a tiny pinch of smoked paprika to the turkey mixture—it's barely noticeable but shifts everything.
- Slice your avocado right before assembly so it doesn't turn brown and sad on you.