Lunch / Dinner
Buffalo Turkey Burger with Blue Cheese Mayonnaise
Attention Buffalo wing lovers: Hot sauce and blue cheese make this turkey burger fit to satisfy your next craving.
Sometimes it takes a clever combination of favorite meals to get the whole family excited about one dinner menu. This recipe covers burgers for the grilling fanatic, turkey for those with a poultry preference, and Buffalo wing flavors for anyone who likes their food a little fiery. Including hot sauce and blue cheese in the turkey patties as well as the mayonnaise gives every bite that iconic taste.
Ingredients
FOR THE BURGERS, MELT:
FOR THE MAYONNAISE, COMBINE:
Test Kitchen Tip
Chill the patties to help them hold their shape on the grill — the longer the better. You can even make the patties a day ahead and refrigerate them.
Instructions
For the burgers, melt butter in a small sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook until softened, 2–3 minutes. Let mixture cool briefly.
Mix together turkey, ¼ cup hot sauce, ½ cup blue cheese, and sautéed vegetables just until combined. Shape mixture into four patties; chill at least 20 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil.
For the mayonnaise, combine mayonnaise, blue cheese, and hot sauce.
Coat both sides of each patty with nonstick spray. Grill patties, covered, until cooked through, 4–5 minutes per side, basting with remaining ¼ cup hot sauce.
Assemble burgers on rolls with lettuce and blue cheese mayonnaise.
For the best texture and flavor, sauté the onion, celery, and garlic in butter before mixing with the meat.
The burgers contain minimal fat, so to prevent sticking, coat them with nonstick spray before grilling.
To ensure the burgers are moist and flavorful, baste them with hot sauce while on the grill.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 672
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 1871mg 77%
Carbs 35g 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 48g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.