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Cheesy Turkey Burger with Avocado Ranch Dressing
The best turkey burger you'll ever make! Cheesy, easy and delicious and served with a homemade avocado ranch sauce that pairs well with our Air Fryer Carrot Fries, too.
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Ingredients
Burgers
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 (8-ounce) package (2 cups) Land O Lakes® Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Chunk, shredded, divided
1
4 cup chopped green onions2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 Brioche buns, split
8 teaspoons Land O Lakes® Butter with Canola Oil
4 leaves butter lettuce
4 slices tomato
8 to 12 thin slices red onion
Avocado Ranch Dressing
1
2 avocado, pitted, peeled1 teaspoon lemon juice
1
4 cup sour cream2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning mix
*Substitute an 8-ounce package of Land O Lakes® Sharp White Cheddar Farmstyle Cut Shredded Cheese. **Substitute equal amount of Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt.
How to make
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STEP 1
Combine ground turkey, 1 cup cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, garlic powder and salt in large bowl. Divide mixture into 4 equal patties.
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STEP 2
Spread cut sides of each bun with 1 teaspoon Butter with Canola Oil. Place cut-sides down in large skillet; heat over medium heat 30 seconds or until toasted and golden brown; set aside.
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STEP 3
Mash avocado in medium bowl until smooth. Add lemon juice, sour cream, mayonnaise and ranch seasoning; mix well. Spread bottom of each bun with 2 tablespoons avocado dressing. Top with lettuce, tomato and red onion.
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STEP 4
Cook patties in large skillet over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until deep golden brown all over and internal temperature of turkey burger reaches 165°F. Turn off heat.
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STEP 5
Mound each burger with 1/4 cup cheese; cover. Let stand 1 minute or until cheese has melted. Transfer to prepared buns.
Tip #1
Obsessed with this Avocado Ranch dressing? Double the recipe and serve up the extra as a dip for fries, chips or veggies.
Tip #2
Swap butter lettuce out for microgreens, if desired.
Tip #3
You can easily cook this recipe on a flat-top grill! Times and temperatures may change, but you are looking for an internal temperature of 165°F.
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