buffalo-style turkey burgers

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
Whitewater, WI

Inspired by a burger mentioned on a talk show, I came up with this to suit my family's tastes. Of course, you can adjust amounts of hot sauce and cayenne to your own taste. Also, you can cook them in a pan if grilling isn't your thing.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 14 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For buffalo-style turkey burgers

  • 1 lb
    ground turkey
  • 1/4 c
    onion, minced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 tsp
    hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • CELERY - BLUE CHEESE RELISH
  • 3 stalk
    celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 c
    red onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp
    parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon zest
  • 1/4 c
    blue cheese crumbles
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • SPICY SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    mayonnaise, light
  • 2 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 2 tsp
    hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    honey or agave
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne, or more, to taste

How To Make buffalo-style turkey burgers

  • 1
    BURGER: Fold onions, garlic, hot sauce, thyme, black pepper, and chile flakes into ground turkey. Gently form 4 patties.
  • 2
    Grill burgers on medium heat, 5-7 minutes per side. Lightly butter cut sides of buns and place on the grill for a couple minutes.
  • 3
    RELISH: Combine ingredients in a small bowl. Either place on top of burger or use as a side.
  • 4
    SAUCE: Mix all of the ingredients together. Spread on toasted burger bun.

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