Turkey Burger Avocado Swiss Cheese (Printable version)
A flavorful turkey burger topped with avocado and Swiss cheese on toasted buns.
# Ingredient List:
→ Turkey Patties
01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
03 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For Cooking
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Toppings
10 - 4 slices Swiss cheese
11 - 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
12 - 1 small tomato, sliced
13 - 4 leaves romaine or butter lettuce
14 - 4 whole wheat burger buns, split and toasted
15 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
16 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine ground turkey, red onion, parsley, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 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 3/4 inch thick.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
04 - Cook the turkey patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty and cover the pan to melt the cheese.
06 - Toast the burger buns until golden brown.
07 - Spread mayonnaise and/or Dijon mustard on the bottom half of each bun if using. Layer with lettuce, turkey patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, avocado slices, and top with the other half of the bun.
08 - Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes indulgent but leaves you feeling energized instead of sluggish.
- Ground turkey is forgiving to cook and comes together in the time it takes to heat your pan.
- The avocado-and-Swiss combo is one of those flavor combinations that feels fancy but costs almost nothing.
02 -
- Don't press down on the patties while they cook—I learned this the hard way when I flattened my first batch and ended up with hockey pucks instead of juicy burgers.
- Slice your avocado at the very last moment; it oxidizes quickly and turns gray if it sits around.
03 -
- Use a meat thermometer; it removes all guesswork and prevents dry, overcooked burgers that nobody wants.
- If your avocado is rock-hard, cut it in half lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop with a spoon instead of slicing—it's easier and looks just as good on the burger.