Cheddar-Stuffed Turkey Burger With Avocado

Cheddar-Stuffed Turkey Burger With Avocado

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ pounds lean ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for cooking
• 5 (1-ounce) slices sharp Cheddar or horseradish Cheddar
• 4 Hawaiian hamburger buns
• 1 to 2 firm-ripe avocado, thinly sliced
• Mayonnaise or other burger toppings (pickles, lettuce, tomato, mustard), to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      663 calories; 43 grams fat; 15 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 16 grams monounsaturated fat; 6 grams polyunsaturated fat; 28 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 42 grams protein; 196 milligrams cholesterol; 736 milligrams sodium

  Note: The information shown is DiningAndCooking.com’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

1. Combine the turkey, salt, pepper and parsley in a large bowl and mix with a fork or clean hands to season evenly. Add the egg and milk and stir to combine.
2. Divide the meat into four portions with damp hands and gently pack into four round patties, about 3/4-inch thick. (It will feel very sticky because of the egg, which helps burgers hold their shape as they cook.) Place burgers on a parchment-lined baking tray or plate. Cut the butter into slices and 1 slice of the cheese into 4 thin squares, about 1 inch across. (The butter and cheese should be the same size.) Press a piece of each into the center of each burger. Shape the meat around it to cover across the top. Refrigerate for 10 minutes while you prepare the griddle.
3. Heat a flat-top griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough butter just lightly coat the griddle or pan. Add the burgers to the griddle and cook until browned and just cooked through and a thermometer inserted into the meat (not the cheese in the center) reaches 165 degrees, about 4 minutes per side. In the final 2 minutes of cooking, add the remaining 4 cheese slices to the burgers, to melt.
4. Remove the burgers from the heat and layer onto the buns with the avocado and any other burger toppings you desire. Serve warm.

Tip

• You can mix and shape these patties up to a day ahead. Place them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking tray or plate, and wrap. Refrigerate up to overnight.