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Bacon Turkey Burgers

Bacon and zucchini keep these Bacon Turkey Burgers perfectly juicy and adds a delicious smoky flavor.

Bacon Turkey Burger served over mixed greens and topped with ranch and avocado

Always on the Hunt for a New Recipe Idea

I’ve been in a bit of a cooking slump lately. It’s not so much that I don’t feel like cooking, it’s more a problem of not knowing what to make.

Sometimes the recipe ideas flow and I run with it, but sometimes there’s nothing there. Since the ideas haven’t been flowing, I’m trying to make a list of ideas when anything sounds remotely interesting.

A couple of weeks ago, I was at the gym working out with my trainer, Joey. He knows I love food and cooking and he also likes to cook, so we often talk about food.

Ingredients in a bowl before mixing together

Bacon Turkey Burger Inspiration

This particular day, Joey was telling me about these bacon turkey burgers he made which sounded absolutely delicious. I knew I had to add these burgers to my list of recipe ideas, so as soon as I was done with my workout, I made a note of the key ingredients in my phone.

When you’re making burgers with ground turkey, they can turn out dry, so it’s important to add some ingredients that will keep the burgers juicy. These burgers have both zucchini and bacon in them which make them nice and juicy. Plus, the bacon adds great smoky flavor (everything’s better with bacon, right?).

The Turkey Burgers on a rack after baking

To reduce the fat content a little bit, I cooked the bacon before making the burgers and then sauteed the onion and garlic in just a little bit of the bacon fat to add even more smoky bacon flavor.

Close up of Bacon Turkey Burgers being served

This recipe makes 8-10 burgers and they’re perfect for freezing and reheating. So make a batch, eat some for dinner that night and freeze the rest for another night.

What Should I Serve with Bacon Turkey Burgers?

Bacon Turkey Burgers with a bite cut out of it and on the fork

Yield: 8-10

Bacon Turkey Burgers

Bacon Turkey Burgers

Bacon and zucchini keep these bacon turkey burgers perfectly juicy and adds a delicious smoky flavor.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs ground turkey
  • 1/2 lb bacon
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut bacon into strips crosswise.
  3. Cook over medium heat until bacon is crispy.
  4. Drain bacon on paper towels and allow to cool. Once bacon is cool, finely chop.
  5. Reserve 1 tbsp of the bacon fat.
  6. Shred zucchini with a grater or a food processor.
  7. Finely chop onion and garlic.
  8. Heat reserved bacon fat in a small skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add onion and garlic to skillet and saute until onion is tender.
  10. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix with your hands until everything is well combined.
  11. Form mixture into 8-10 patties.
  12. Saute patties on a large griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes per side, until browned.
  13. Transfer patties to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil and, if you have one, a baking rack.
  14. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until cooked through.
  15. Serve on buns or over a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 408Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 712mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 37g

ENJOY!

This recipe was originally posted on 03/30/2015. It was updated to improve user experience and reposted on 02/25/2020.

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