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Basil Turkey Burgers

By: Carolyn Bixenmann 
"'These delicious sandwiches are a superb substitute for traditional beef burgers,' says Carolyn Bixenmann of Grand Island, Nebraska. 'My husband actually prefers these turkey burgers, topped with seasoned mayonnaise.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
  • 1/4 cup fat-free milk
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 pound lean ground turkey
  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 1 large tomato, sliced

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon basil. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. In a bowl, combine the milk, onion, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and remaining basil. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
  2. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and basil mayonnaise.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 burger with 1 tablespoon basil mayonnaise) equals 305 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 567 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by SKPITNEY   view full review
Read a comment about it not holding together, so I added an egg. Also, added a large clove of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by Jason   view full review
I made this recipe years ago as a first attempt at making turkey burgers. I found the overall...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by victoria Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was my first stab at turkey burgers. As we try to cut the red meat it was great to find...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2011 by laureen   view full review
THIS WAS AWESOME. But we did it a little differently: instead of using the basil- mayo as a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2011 by PATTY   view full review
Very good burgers. I gave it a four star because it was a little bland tasting. I will make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2011 by joelandamanda   view full review
Loved these moist and flavorful burgers! My husband really enjoyed it with the basil mayo...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2008 by Fiona Rabbit   view full review
This was really good - I'll definitely make again. I added a little more basil and some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2011 by carriepopp   view full review
Easy and delicious! I put it on a toated wheat bun and topped it with a fresh slice of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2011 by l0stpenguin   view full review
This was so good! Even my husband who isnt a big turkey burger fan enjoyed it. I followed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2011 by AradiaStella Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are absolutely wonderful! Anyone who likes basil will love these burgers.

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