I recently decided to pilfer through my recipe box to get inspired with some recipes I might have forgotten about. This recipe for Cajun Turkey Burgers jumped out at me and I realized I hadn’t made them for years! These turn out so flavorful and delicious. Don’t be scared of the “cajun” part of these, our kids eat them and they aren’t spicy! Just full of flavor! You get protein and veggies all in one patty!
This recipe is simple because you throw everything in one bowl and form your patties. I use 1 pound of ground turkey and make (4) large burgers, one for each family member. You could make smaller ones and get (6) burgers. My family would normally turn their noses up to “turkey” anything, but these get rave reviews!
Cajun Turkey Burgers
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 sweet bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, finely choppped
- 1 egg
- 2 Tablespoons bread crumbs (I used panko breadcrumbs)
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- cheese of choice (we used American cheese slices)
Instructions:
- First, gather all ingredients and dump into one bowl. Mix (I think mixing with your clean hands is the best way to incorporate everything together)!
- Next, form into burger patties.
- Finally, add a little EVOO to a pan and cook over medium/high heat until cooked through, flipping burger as needed. Ground turkey doesn’t stick together as well as ground beef, so I prefer to make these on the stovetop versus the grill.
- Top with your favorite burger toppings or eat plain (so flavorful on their own)
I served these cajun turkey burgers with tater tots and apple slices for a quick and easy family dinner. My family likes to eat these on a sesame seed bun, and I prefer them without no bun. They have so much flavor, I don’t even add ketchup or mustard! You can obviously add whatever burger toppings you normally like too! I like the crunch of a little lettuce.
I hope you will try these easy to make cajun turkey burgers. You’re family will love them! They won’t even be able to taste the veggies inside! XO
