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This maple turkey burger is served with delicious cheddar, bacon and apple. Fantastic flavors, easy to make, you'll have everyone wanting more.
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5 from 3 votes

Maple turkey burgers with cheddar and bacon

A delicious sweet-savory combination makes this far from your average burger.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 4 burgers
Calories: 585kcal
Author: Caroline's Cooking
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Ingredients

Burgers

  • 1 lb ground turkey 450g turkey mince
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoon fresh sage finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Toppings

  • 4 slices smoked bacon
  • ½ apple approx - 8 thin slices
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 slices cheddar smoked or aged best
  • 4 burger buns

Instructions

  • To make the burgers, mix together the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, maple syrup, sage, thyme, salt and pepper until well combined and the herbs are clearly well-distributed - this is usually easiest by getting your hands in.
  • Divide the mixture into 4, roll each into a flattened ball and chill until ready to use - at least 20min will help.
  • When ready to grill, make a foil packet to hold the bacon - the slices can overlap slightly - and another for the apple slices.
  • Whisk together the maple syrup and oil, toss the apple slices in the mixture then put in their foil packet.
  • Start by grilling the burgers on a medium-high heat, with the bacon on a lower heat to the side. After a couple minutes, add the apple packet on the lower heat side. Turn all as needed until cooked (the apple may be a little hard to turn as it may stick - that's fine if it more cooks one side than both, just watch it doesn't burn and take off when gently caramelized.
  • Once bacon and apple are cooked, remove from the heat. Put the cheddar slices on the burgers and toast the buns for a minute or two - if you have a gas grill, the best way can be to turn off the heat and close the grill.
  • Assemble the burgers by putting the cheese-covered burger on top of the base, topped with the bacon and apple, then enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 887mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 3.7mg
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