Baked Turkey Burgers

What's for Dinner?

Baked Turkey Burgers 

I've never baked a burger before, but I figured it was doable since I bake meatloaf and meatballs. I love burgers, but they always feel like a chore when I have to stand over the skillet and babysit them while they cook. This definitely seemed to free up some time so I could get my sides ready while the burgers did their thing in the oven. 

Ingredients:

48 oz ground turkey 

1/4 c Worcestershire sauce

2 eggs, whisked

1-1/2 tsp garlic powder

1-1/2 tsp onion powder 

2 tsp ground black pepper

2 tsp kosher salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 

2. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together all ingredients (I use my bare hands for this to make sure everything is evenly distributed). 

3. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. If using extra lean turkey, spray the foil with non-stick spray or oil to prevent the burgers from sticking. 

4. Using a 1/2-cup measuring cup, pack the measuring cup with meat mixture, and then remove the mixture from the cup and form into a round patty (about 4-inches in diameter*). Using a measuring cup will make your patties uniform in size and ensure even baking. Do this with the remaining meat mixture. You should end up with 12 burger patties. Place each patty on the lined baking sheets (6 per sheet). 

5. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Patties should be cooked through and starting to brown on top/edges. 

Serve them up however you prefer. Yields 12. 

*You won't need large buns for these. If you make 4-inch round patties, they will shrink to about 3-inches in size. 

I decided to put mine on a whole wheat bun with pepper jack cheese, avocado, spinach, mustard and bacon. 

This was another satisfying meal for the entire family. And much easier to prepare because I didn't need to stand over a hot grill or skillet to flip the burgers. 

I really hope you enjoy this recipe after you make it. I'd love to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment before you go.