Turkey Burger Brie Cranberry (Printable)
Juicy turkey patties topped with creamy Brie and cranberry sauce served on toasted buns.
# What You'll Need:
→ Turkey Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
→ Cranberry Sauce
09 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
10 - 1/4 cup sugar
11 - 1/4 cup water
12 - 1 tsp orange zest
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Assembly
14 - 4 oz Brie cheese, sliced
15 - 4 brioche or whole wheat burger buns, split
16 - 1 tbsp butter (optional, for toasting buns)
17 - Lettuce leaves
18 - Sliced red onion (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and salt in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
02 - In a bowl, mix ground turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until just combined. Shape into 4 equal patties.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
04 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat if using, then toast buns cut side down until golden.
05 - Place lettuce on bottom bun halves, layer with turkey patty, Brie slices, cranberry sauce, and red onion if using. Cover with top bun.
06 - Serve immediately while warm and melty.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast of tart cranberry and rich Brie transforms a simple burger into something that tastes restaurant-quality but takes barely thirty minutes.
- Ground turkey keeps things lighter than beef, so you can pile on the good stuff without feeling heavy afterward.
- It's festive enough for a dinner party but casual enough for a Tuesday night when you want something special.
02 -
- Don't skip cooling the cranberry sauce slightly before assembly, or it'll drip right off the burger and onto your plate before you take a bite.
- Forming the patties with slightly wet hands prevents the mixture from sticking and makes it easier to get them evenly sized so they cook at the same rate.
03 -
- If you make extra cranberry sauce, it keeps in the fridge for a week and tastes amazing on roasted chicken, cheese boards, or even vanilla ice cream.
- For a crowd, assemble the patties and sauce ahead of time, then warm everything just before serving so the Brie melts perfectly.