Grilled Tomato Basil Turkey Burgers are fresh, flavorful, and perfect for summer grilling. Made simple ingredients these turkey burgers are seasoned with bold Italian flavors and are guaranteed to become your go-to turkey burger recipe.
Flavor ground turkey with fresh basil and sundried tomatoes and add in some shredded cheese for extra flavor and moistness and get ready for an explosion of flavor in every bite.
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Tomato Basil Turkey Hamburgers
Juicy, flavorful, and bursting with summery goodness, these Grilled Tomato Basil Turkey Burgers are a change of pace on your classic hamburger recipe.
Made with lean ground turkey, savory sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, these burgers offer a Mediterranean-inspired taste in every bite.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or just want a fresh new burger night option, these turkey burgers are sure to become a family favorite.
Be sure to make enough Tomato Basil Turkey Burgers because everyone will definitely come back for seconds!
Serve with a crisp salad, grilled veggies, or sweet potato fries for a complete and satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
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Recipe Tips
- Don't overmix - When combining ingredients, mix until they are just combined. Overmixing will give you dense burgers.
- Chill before grilling – Once you form the burgers, if you have the time, you can chill them in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. This helps the burgers to hold their shape on the grill.
- Oil the grill grates – To prevent sticking, brush the grates on your grill with oil before grilling.
- Use a meat thermometer – To check if the burgers are cooked through, use a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the burger. Ground Turkey should be cooked to 165°F for safety.
- Toasted buns - Serve the burgers on toasted buns with your favorite toppings for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal. I love using hearty ciabatta rolls or brioche rolls for a change of pace.
- Fresh basil leaves – Add fresh basil leaves on top of your cooked burgers
Substitutions
- Ground turkey – Ground chicken or lean ground beef can replace ground turkey.
- Shredded mozzarella – Provolone cheese, fontina cheese, or feta can be used instead of mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- Sun-dried tomatoes in oil – You can use rehydrated dried sun-dried tomatoes instead of tomatoes in oil. You will need to soak them in warm water for about 15 minutes before adding them to the mixture.
- Fresh basil – The chopped fresh basil can be replaced with 1 teaspoon of dried basil per tablespoon of fresh.
- Panko breadcrumbs - Regular Italian breadcrumbs or crushed crackers will work in place of panko breadcrumbs.
Variations
- Spicy - Add ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the ground turkey mixture.
- Stuffed burgers - Place a piece of mozzarella cheese in the center of each burger.
- Low carb bugers - Replace the hamburger bun with lettuce and serve the burgers in a lettuce wrap.
- Saucy burgers - Top each burger with pesto mayo or fresh pesto for extra flavor.
- Balsamic burgers – Add some balsamic glaze into the ground turkey mixture before grilling. Then drizzle the burgers with more balsamic glaze before serving
Serving Suggestions
- Add cheese and sliced red onion on top of the burger too
- Serve with sliced tomatoes and lettuce
- Top with bruschetta
- Add pesto as a burger sauce
- Creamy guacamole will be a delicious topping too
- Crispy bacon or prosciutto will add lots of flavor
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Ingredients
- Ground Turkey – Ground turkey is a lean protein that’s tender and mild. The basil and sun-dried tomato flavors are able to come through.
- Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs – These light and crispy Japanese-style breadcrumbs help to hold the tender burgers together and also adds a hint of seasoning.
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – Shredded mozzarella adds creaminess and texture, and helps to make the burgers juicy.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil – Sundried tomatoes in oil add a tangy tomato flavor and an intense unami note.
- Fresh Basil – Fresh basil adds a bright, herbal flavor and complements the tomatoes and cheese.
- Garlic - Fresh minced garlic adds a savory depth of flavor to the burger mixture.
- Kosher Salt – Kosher salt makes all the flavors pop.
- Black Pepper – Black pepper adds a mild heat and balances the other flavors.
- Hamburger Buns – Sturdy hamburger buns will hold up to the juicy burgers.
Tomato Basil Turkey Burgers Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 1/2 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil patted dry and chopped
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 hamburger buns
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Instructions
- Preheat your grill for direct heat grilling. Oil your grill grates if desired.
- In bowl combine ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, basil, garlic, kosher salt and pepper and shape into 6 patties.
- Grill, turning once, until cooked through or until a meat thermometer reads 165F.
- Serve on hamburger buns, with ketchup, if desired.
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