Description
Turkey Smash Burgers with Secret Sauce are a flavorful and healthy twist on classic burgers. These juicy ground turkey patties are smashed to perfection and topped with a creamy secret sauce, crunchy pickles, and melted cheese for an irresistible bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend barbecues, these burgers promise to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup dill pickle slices
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp sweet relish
Instructions
- Prepare the Secret Sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and sweet relish in a bowl. Refrigerate while you cook the burgers.
- Shape ground turkey into four loose balls (about 6 oz each).
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil.
- Place turkey balls in the skillet and smash down gently with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes on one side.
- Flip the patties, top with cheese, and cook for an additional 3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Toast the buns in the skillet briefly, then assemble the burgers: spread secret sauce on each bun, add pickles, and place the patty on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in diced onions or herbs into the ground turkey. Substitute ground beef or chicken if desired. Customize your toppings with lettuce, tomato, or spicy jalapeños.