These are some tasty burgers that I came up with while attempting to jazz up our normal turkey burger routine. Using an egg white helps to keep the lean turkey meat moist and binds it into a patty that will cook nicely on the grill. The combination of flavors makes this a pretty special – but EASY – turkey burger!

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Turkey Burgers

1 lb. ground turkey breast
1 ounce dry ranch seasoning
1 egg white
1/4 cup finely diced onion
12 slices of center-cut bacon, cooked
4 slices of sharp cheddar cheese
4 hamburger buns
Lettuce, tomato, onion, ranch dressing (optional)

Preheat your grill.

Meanwhile, stir together the turkey meat, the ranch seasoning, the egg white, and the onion in a medium bowl until ingredients are completely combined. Divide into four equal patties. Grill the burgers until cooked completely through.

Broil the hamburger buns, topped with the cheddar cheese, until toasty and the cheese is melted.

Assemble the burgers, adding the bacon and any desired toppings. Enjoy!

1 packet of dry taco seasoning
1.5 lbs. ground beef (~85% lean)
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 slices cheddar or cheddar jack cheese
4 buns
Red onion, sliced
Guacamole (make your own! it’s easy!)

In a medium bowl, combine taco seasoning, ground beef, and egg lightly until completely combined. Divide the meat into four equal patties.

Grill the patties to desired done-ness, topping with sliced cheese during the last 2 minutes of grilling. Grill the buns, too, if desired.

Place a patty on each bun, and top with sliced onion and guacamole. Enjoy!

Here is another of our favorite turkey burgers that hubby and i love to grill up on a mild spring evening. The idea for the grilled granny smiths was inspired by a Bobby Flay recipe that I came across – but we changed the cheese and added some extra flavor to the burger patties. The ingredients may sound like an odd combination but trust me, dear readers – they come together beautifully!

Apple-Cheddar Turkey Burgers

1 lb. ground turkey breast meat
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 small egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup onion, minced and lightly browned in a pan with a bit of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
A pinch of dried thyme or sage or poultry seasoning
1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced cross-wise
4 large slices extra sharp cheddar cheeses
4 buns, toasted
Grilled sliced onions for topping, if desired

In a medium bowl, use a fork to lightly combine the turkey meat, the olive oil, the Worcestershire, the egg, the browned onion, the salt and pepper, the garlic powder, and the poultry seasoning. Divide the meat into 4 equal parts and gently form into patties.

Heat your grill to medium heat. Lightly spray the patties with cooking spray, and put them on the grill. Cook on both sides until the meat is done all the way through – it will take about 4-6 minutes per side.

Meanwhile, spray the apple slices with cooking spray – grill on both sides until slightly caramelized – about 2-3 minutes per side.

Broil the buns with the cheddar cheese for about 2-3 minutes, if desired.

Assemble your burgers, placing the grilled apples on top of the cheese. Top your burger with more onions, if desired. Serve with your favorite sides – enjoy!