Here’s How to Make Butterball Turkey Burgers! [+ Burger Ideas]

If you want to enjoy a juicy burger but on the leaner side, a turkey burger is one of your best options. Butterball Turkey Burgers are one of my all-time favorites because they are pre-made, which leaves me plenty of room to experiment and explore. And I’ve gathered some wisdom I’d like to share.

Since I find it boring making the same dish all over again, I like to spice up Butterball turkey patties. You can do it, too; it’s not that hard when you can find the best ideas below!

How to Serve Butterball Turkey Patties?

Cooking Butterball Turkey Burgers takes about 20 minutes. Of course, there are days you will just want to slap Butterball turkey patties on the grill, stick them between two buns, and enjoy a burger without any fuss, but for the days when you feel creative, there’s plenty you can do. If you’re making a burger — you can make a Mediterranean-inspired, BBQ, caprese, Swiss, bread-burger, or a burger platter.

Let’s see how you can serve this ground turkey masterpiece.

Serve them in Mediterranean Style

If you like cuisine fusion, why not fuse American and Mediterranean? All you have to do is smear your buns with olive oil, some fresh herbs, such as basil, and dried herbs, such as rosemary or thyme. 

Pop the buns on the grill and let them sizzle for a minute until the flavors penetrate the bread. Place the patty gently in the middle and cover it with a few chopped olives and some arugula. Throw in some cherry tomato slices, and enjoy your Mediterranean burger over a glass of wine. Yum!

Add Burnt BBQ note

If you love the burnt BBQ note, then BBQ Butterball patties should be your number one choice. Add some juicy BBQ sauce on the bottom bun and top it with the patty. Place a few pickle slices on the patty and, possibly, slices of crispy bacon. 

Yes, there is such a thing! Drizzle lightly with the BBQ sauce again and place the top bun. The eyes can get extremely greedy when it comes to BBQ sauce, so be careful not to add too much of it. 

If you add too much BBQ sauce, it will make your burger overly moist, and the ingredients are likely to slide right out.

Make Caprese Burger 

A perfect balance between elegant and rustic, the Caprese burger combines the vibrancy and liveliness of the Caprese salad with the homey juiciness of the Butterball turkey burger. For this idea, don’t season the patty additionally because this combination doesn’t tolerate too much seasoning. 

You can add fresh basil if you want to. So, add a layer of mozzarella on one bun and place the patty onto it while it’s still hot so that the mozzarella melts nicely. Top the patty with tomato slices and add the fresh basil leaves. 

Drizzle lightly with balsamic crème and enjoy your burger’s perfect mix of refinement and wholesomeness! Trust me; this will become a regular item on your menu. You can also make them from scratch easily, just like so!

Make Burger Platter 

If you are a fan of nibbling, then a burger platter is the perfect way to use your Butterball burger patties. Line up your burgers, fries, buns, and fresh ingredients on a big plate, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, onion rings, etc. Whip up some juicy burger dips, such as mayo, ketchup, or something fancier. 

Add some cheese cubes to the plate, and you have a delicious burger platter you can snack on while kicking back and enjoying your day.

Swiss Burger

Yes, you guessed it, it’s cheesy. If you have some Swiss cheese lying around, or even if it isn’t Swiss, don’t be afraid to melt a generous amount and add it to your burger. 

Make sure that your cheese has good melting properties, and go nuts with it! Place a leaf of lettuce on the bottom bun and add the patty. Then, spill that juicy melted cheese over it and let it sit for a few seconds. Top the cheese-covered patty with the top bun, and don’t forget to thank me!

Prepare Bread-Burger as Lunch

Since I like to mix burger-making and baking, I have discovered the bread-burger. So, make bread dough, any kind you like. Divide the dough into as many balls as you have patties. 

Grill the patties and add them to the middle of the rolled-out dough balls. Then, use your fingers to seal the patties inside the dough. Pop them in the oven for about ten minutes, and when you take them out, place a piece of butter onto each burger and let it melt. 

Make yourself a burger sauce, any kind you like, and dip the burgers inside before each bite. 

How to Make Butterball Turkey Patties Better? 

Although you don’t have to do anything to them, there are still ways you can improve Butterball burger patties. Feel free to experiment and reach new heights of deliciousness! 

It’s easy, it’s fun, and I will give you all the best recommendations, so let’s get into it!

Remix

If you want to add a personal touch to your Butterball turkey burger patties, you can remix them and make them your own. I defrost them and place them into a large mixing bowl. I grate an onion and a zucchini and add it to the meat, along with an egg and a handful of breadcrumbs. 

Remixing your patties will not only add a new homemade twist to the flavor but will also offer you the chance to shape them any way you like. So, you can turn them into mini-burgers or make them larger for an XL burger — the bigger, the better!

Add Fat

Butterball Turkey Burger Patties are pretty lean, and sometimes they can turn out more on the dry side. If the additional fats and calories aren’t a concern of yours, feel free to fatten them up by adding a fat source. 

I like to add some butter while cooking them. So, I practically baste them with butter, and they turn out great. You can do the same with oil. 

Also, basting isn’t the only way; you can add the extra fat by remixing the patties, so choose what works best for you. 

Marinate

Although marinating burger patties is not a common practice, I recommend you do it to give them more flavor if you so wish. I love to marinate them in garlic water. I just throw a few garlic cloves in water and bring them to a boil. 

I then place the patties on a plate and pour the water over them. Then I let the water and garlic cloves sit for a few hours before I use the water. I use only the water, without the garlic, but you can leave them if you want. 

The minimum marinating time should be about an hour, but you can marinate them longer if you’re not in a hurry. You can also make your own marinade and enjoy the flavors you like the most. 

Season 

The simplest way to improve these patties is to season them. You can go as simple as adding only salt and pepper or do something more complicated as adding a broader spectrum of spices. 

Depending on the surrounding ingredients, you can add smoked paprika, dried herbs, chili flakes, cayenne pepper, Italian mix, fresh parsley, powdered garlic, rosemary, or basil.

How to Store Turkey Burgers?

Since you get the Butterball turkey burgers frozen, it is best to store them in the freezer if you don’t intend to have them right away. If you have leftover burgers, store them in the fridge for short-term storage or freeze them if you want to store them longer. 

In each case, you need airtight containers to protect your burgers from any air-induced spoilage.

Have you tried any of these recommendations? Can’t wait for you to tell me all about your burger escapades in the comments below!

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