141.2…Feta Turkey Burgers
Who doesn’t love a good burger? Whether it be a turkey burger, veggie burger or your standard beef burger, a good burger is one of my favorite meals on the planet.
After trying the Feta Turkey Burger with Grilled Onions and Garlic Toasted Buns at my cooking class at Great News last week, I knew I wanted to make these at home.
Get your ingredients out.
Stir together breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, garlic, eggs, milk, feta, salt and pepper.
Add in the turkey and mix to combine.
Divide into four and form into patties.
Pop them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix some garlic into olive oil and set aside.
Brush some hamburger buns and slices of red onion with the garlic olive oil mixture. Then brush the burgers with it and pop them on the grill.
Cook covered for 5 minutes. If cooking inside like I did, just tent the burgers with some foil. Flip everything over and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes.
Toast the buns and your done!
Love the grilled onions on the burgers!
I added lettuce, mustard and ketchup to mine but you could add any toppings you want!
The original recipe calls for a garlic mayonnaise but I didn’t make it because the hubby doesn’t like mayo (I think his list of things he doesn’t like is longer than the list of things he does). I had the garlic mayo in class and it was excellent. I’ll include it in the recipe for you try.
The turkey burgers were a huge hit!
Feta Turkey Burgers with Grilled Red Onions and Garlic Toasted Buns (Makes 4)
Original Recipe: Phillis Carey, Great News
Printable Recipe
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
5 cloves garlic, minced, divided use
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 cup crumbled sheep’s milk feta
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 1/2lbs ground turkey (not white meat – dark or a combo)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup mayonnaise mixed with 1/2 tsp dried oregano and 1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 red onion, cut across into 4 thick slices
4 good quality hamburger buns
1. For burgers, in a large bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, 2 cloves garlic, eggs, milk, feta, salt and pepper. Add the turkey and gently stir to combine, being careful not to overwork the mixture. Divide mixture into 4 parts and form into patties. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
2. Stir remaining 3 cloves minced garlic into olive oil; set aside. Stir oregano and lemon zest into mayonnaise; refrigerate until serving time.
3. Brush the outside of first the onions, then the cut side of the buns and finally the burgers with the garlic/olive oil. Place burgers and onions on the preheated grill and cook, covered for 5 minutes. Turn and cook until onions are charred in spots and burgers are cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes longer.
4. Toast the cut sides of the buns and spread bottom of each bun with the flavored mayonnaise. Top with a burger, then the grilled onions, then the bun top; serve.
Tip: Burgers can be fried in a nonstick skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side and then roasted in a 375 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes to finish cooking through.
Enjoy!
Breakfast this morning was two wheat waffles, one with almond butter and the other with strawberry jelly. I also had a grapefruit. I ended up putting the 2 waffles together to form a AB&J sandwich:
I took the kids to school and went for a run. Today’s half marathon training was 4 miles. Usually I go to track practice on Wednesday nights but tonight is Bunco so I had to get my run in early.
Mile 1 – 10:43
Mile 2 – 10:38
Mile 3 – 10:01
Mile 4 – 9:36
It was hot this morning! I was kind of missing the cold! I guess the grass is always greener right? I started out slow and then tried to give myself a heart attack during the last mile.
I read some blogs when I got home and was so excited to see this Greek Pasta Salad on Kelly’s blog. I was hungry and couldn’t figure out what to make and when I saw the recipe I knew it would be lunch.
I followed the recipe pretty much the way it is except that I took Kelly’s advice and added Greek yogurt (Fage) to the dressing. I did also add cucumbers. It rocked my world. I’m so glad I have leftovers!
After lunch I picked up the kiddos and came home to take a much needed shower. Bunco is tonight and I’m excited to see my girls!
Are you a burger fan? What’s your calling: beef, turkey, veggie, something else?
After trying the Feta Turkey Burger with Grilled Onions and Garlic Toasted Buns at my cooking class at Great News last week, I knew I wanted to make these at home.
Get your ingredients out.
Stir together breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, garlic, eggs, milk, feta, salt and pepper.
Add in the turkey and mix to combine.
Divide into four and form into patties.
Pop them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix some garlic into olive oil and set aside.
Brush some hamburger buns and slices of red onion with the garlic olive oil mixture. Then brush the burgers with it and pop them on the grill.
Cook covered for 5 minutes. If cooking inside like I did, just tent the burgers with some foil. Flip everything over and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes.
Toast the buns and your done!
Love the grilled onions on the burgers!
I added lettuce, mustard and ketchup to mine but you could add any toppings you want!
The original recipe calls for a garlic mayonnaise but I didn’t make it because the hubby doesn’t like mayo (I think his list of things he doesn’t like is longer than the list of things he does). I had the garlic mayo in class and it was excellent. I’ll include it in the recipe for you try.
The turkey burgers were a huge hit!
Feta Turkey Burgers with Grilled Red Onions and Garlic Toasted Buns (Makes 4)
Original Recipe: Phillis Carey, Great News
Printable Recipe
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
5 cloves garlic, minced, divided use
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 cup crumbled sheep’s milk feta
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 1/2lbs ground turkey (not white meat – dark or a combo)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup mayonnaise mixed with 1/2 tsp dried oregano and 1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 red onion, cut across into 4 thick slices
4 good quality hamburger buns
1. For burgers, in a large bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, 2 cloves garlic, eggs, milk, feta, salt and pepper. Add the turkey and gently stir to combine, being careful not to overwork the mixture. Divide mixture into 4 parts and form into patties. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
2. Stir remaining 3 cloves minced garlic into olive oil; set aside. Stir oregano and lemon zest into mayonnaise; refrigerate until serving time.
3. Brush the outside of first the onions, then the cut side of the buns and finally the burgers with the garlic/olive oil. Place burgers and onions on the preheated grill and cook, covered for 5 minutes. Turn and cook until onions are charred in spots and burgers are cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes longer.
4. Toast the cut sides of the buns and spread bottom of each bun with the flavored mayonnaise. Top with a burger, then the grilled onions, then the bun top; serve.
Tip: Burgers can be fried in a nonstick skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side and then roasted in a 375 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes to finish cooking through.
Enjoy!
Breakfast this morning was two wheat waffles, one with almond butter and the other with strawberry jelly. I also had a grapefruit. I ended up putting the 2 waffles together to form a AB&J sandwich:
I took the kids to school and went for a run. Today’s half marathon training was 4 miles. Usually I go to track practice on Wednesday nights but tonight is Bunco so I had to get my run in early.
Mile 1 – 10:43
Mile 2 – 10:38
Mile 3 – 10:01
Mile 4 – 9:36
It was hot this morning! I was kind of missing the cold! I guess the grass is always greener right? I started out slow and then tried to give myself a heart attack during the last mile.
I read some blogs when I got home and was so excited to see this Greek Pasta Salad on Kelly’s blog. I was hungry and couldn’t figure out what to make and when I saw the recipe I knew it would be lunch.
I followed the recipe pretty much the way it is except that I took Kelly’s advice and added Greek yogurt (Fage) to the dressing. I did also add cucumbers. It rocked my world. I’m so glad I have leftovers!
After lunch I picked up the kiddos and came home to take a much needed shower. Bunco is tonight and I’m excited to see my girls!
Are you a burger fan? What’s your calling: beef, turkey, veggie, something else?
I was just thinking, wow I'm hungry for burgers, and BAM in my face! Your yummy burgers! They look great and I completely agree on the the grilled onion front- so good! I'm a big fan of turkey burgers myself. I try to stay away from beef but that doesn't mean I don't like them, sometimes you have to just go for it!
ReplyDeletewow those burgers look amazing. i definitely need to make some homemade burgers soon!
ReplyDeleteim a total burger fan! give me any kind,veggie, turkey, or beef, with any topping cheese, onions, bacon, it doesn't even matter! pair it with a side of sweet potato fries and i am one happy girl! ps great recipe
ReplyDeleteI haven't been able to keep up with blogs this week but I'm so glad I didn't miss your feta burger recipe! I hope to try that one. Sounds so good! It's funny, I'm not a huge fan of meat, but I looooove beef burgers. I think it's the only way I really like red meat. I don't know why, but that's the way it is with me. Especially made on the grill! Mmmmm
ReplyDeletei love that you posted this!! i made feta and spinach turkey burgers on monday and my husband keeps wanting them every night! nothing beats a good burger :)
ReplyDeleteYum! I once made burgers with feta mixed right into the ground beef and it was fabulous and then I never made it again. There's obviously something wrong with this picture.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me I need to make it again!