Turkey Burger Avocado Swiss (Printable)

Savory turkey patties layered with avocado and Swiss cheese for a hearty, fresh main dish.

# What You Need:

→ Turkey Patties

01 - 1.1 lbs ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tsp salt
07 - ½ tsp black pepper
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

→ Toppings & Assembly

09 - 4 whole wheat burger buns
10 - 4 slices Swiss cheese
11 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
12 - 4 leaves romaine lettuce
13 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
14 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
15 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
16 - 2 tbsp ketchup (optional)

# How To Cook:

01 - Combine ground turkey, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
02 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty approximately ¾ inch thick.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - In the last minute of cooking, place one slice of Swiss cheese on each patty and cover the pan to allow the cheese to melt.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns if desired.
06 - Spread mayonnaise and/or ketchup on the bottom bun if using. Layer lettuce, the turkey patty with melted Swiss cheese, tomato slices, avocado slices, and red onion. Top with the bun lid.
07 - Serve immediately accompanied by preferred sides.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It cooks fast enough for a weeknight but feels special enough to serve guests on the weekend.
  • The Worcestershire and Dijon give the turkey real depth without overpowering the fresh toppings.
  • You get all the burger joy with less heaviness, so you can actually move after dinner.
02 -
  • Dont skip the dimple in the center of each patty or theyll balloon up and cook unevenly.
  • Turkey dries out fast, so pull them off heat right at 74°C and let carryover cooking finish the job.
  • Slice the avocado just before assembling or it will brown and look sad on the plate.
03 -
  • Chill the shaped patties in the fridge for 10 minutes before cooking so they hold together better in the pan.
  • Use a lid to melt the cheese instead of the broiler, it takes 30 seconds and you wont overcook the patty.
  • If youre grilling outside, oil the grates well and use medium heat to avoid sticking and flare ups.

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