Turkey Burger Avocado Swiss (Printable)

A juicy turkey patty topped with avocado, Swiss cheese, and fresh veggies on a toasted bun.

# What You Need:

→ Turkey Patties

01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Assembly

09 - 4 whole wheat burger buns
10 - 4 slices Swiss cheese
11 - 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
12 - 2 tomatoes, sliced
13 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 cup fresh lettuce leaves
15 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
16 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine ground turkey, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until just mixed.
02 - Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into patties slightly larger than the burger buns.
03 - Warm the olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
04 - Cook each patty for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty and cover with a lid to melt.
06 - Lightly toast burger buns on the skillet or grill until golden and slightly crisp.
07 - Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun if desired. Layer with lettuce, turkey patty with melted cheese, avocado slices, tomato, and red onion. Top with the remaining bun halves.
08 - Serve immediately accompanied by your preferred side dishes.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The turkey stays impossibly juicy when you skip overmixing and add just enough seasoning to let it sing.
  • Swiss cheese melts into this creamy dream that actually complements the lean meat instead of drowning it.
  • You can have dinner on the table in 30 minutes, which means weeknight cooking that doesn't feel rushed.
  • Watching someone's face when they taste that avocado layer is honestly half the fun.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the turkey or you'll end up with something that tastes dense and rubbery instead of tender—your fingers are the right tool, not a stand mixer.
  • If your avocado is hard, it won't slice properly and will taste bitter; if it's too soft, it falls apart; ripe is everything, so plan accordingly.
03 -
  • Chill your turkey mixture for 30 minutes before forming patties if you have the time—it makes them easier to shape and they cook more evenly.
  • Don't press down on the patties while they cook; you're just squeezing out all the good juices that keep them tender.

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