Loaded Smash Turkey Burger with Crunchy Slaw

Name: Loaded Smash Turkey Burger with Crunchy Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey (93/7); 4 brioche burger buns; 4 slices pepper jack cheese; 2 cups shredded cabbage and carrot slaw mix; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp honey; 1/4 cup burger sauce or special sauce; 2 tbsp avocado oil; Salt and pepper to taste

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Reinvent burger night with this Loaded Smash Turkey Burger, a lighter yet incredibly flavorful take on the classic American favorite. Lean ground turkey is smashed thin on a hot griddle, creating an irresistible crispy, lacy crust that locks in juiciness. Topped with melted pepper jack cheese, a vibrant, crunchy cabbage and carrot slaw, and a signature creamy burger sauce, all sandwiched in a soft, buttery brioche bun. This recipe taps into the ongoing smash burger trend while offering a halal-friendly, protein-packed alternative. It’s messy, satisfying, and packed with contrasting textures and flavors, perfect for a weekend cookout or a fun weeknight treat that everyone will love.

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A juicy turkey smash burger with melted cheese, crunchy slaw, and sauce on a brioche bun, with fries on the side

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time10 min

Servings4 servings

Equipment

Cast iron skillet or griddleSpatulaMixing bowls

Instructions

1
Mix slaw mix with mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside to crisp up.
2
Divide turkey into 4 equal balls. Heat avocado oil on a griddle or skillet over high heat.
3
Place a turkey ball on the hot surface and immediately smash it flat with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
4
Flip the patty, place a slice of cheese on top, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
5
Toast buns on the griddle. Assemble burgers: bottom bun, sauce, turkey patty, a heap of slaw, top bun.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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