Turkey Macs

Turkey Macs

Ready in 1 hr 15 mins

Prep: 1 hr

Cook: 15 mins

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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings

Servings 4

Ingredients  

Turkey Burgers

  • 8 turkey patties frozen

Homemade Turkey Burgers

  • 1 lb ground turkey lean
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper  

Toppings

  • 4 buns top and bottom
  • 4 bottom buns
  • 16 slices pickle
  • ½ cup white onion diced small
  • ¾ cup iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese

Turkey Mac Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet relish
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch onion powder

Instructions

Turkey Mac Sauce

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Cover and set aside in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for flavours to incorporate.

Homemade Turkey Burgers:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine all turkey burger ingredients. Shape into 8, 3/4 inch patties.
  • Place patties on a baking sheet and cover. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to cool.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Grill turkey burgers for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and a digital meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove turkey burgers from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Frozen Turkey Burgers:

  • Preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Brush both sides of frozen patties lightly with oil. Reduce grill heat to medium and cook over direct heat for approx 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), flipping once.
  • Remove turkey burgers from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Assemble Your Turkey Macs

  • Assemble burgers by dividing all ingredients into 4 portions. From bottom-up, spread turkey mac sauce on bottom bun followed by lettuce, cheese, turkey burger, 2nd bottom bun, turkey mac sauce, lettuce, onion, pickles, turkey pattie, then, top bun. Enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

Enjoy this recipe with frozen turkey burgers for a quick and easy weeknight meal or try ground turkey for a homemade version. Serving kids? Make a smaller version by assembling the burgers starting with a bottom bun, turkey mac sauce, lettuce, turkey pattie, cheese, pickels, onion, then, top bun.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 795kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 38gFat: 49gSodium: 1583mg

Credit:

Manitoba Turkey Producers