Simply grilled turkey burgers. These mini appetizers include feta cheese and tzatziki for a delicious twist on Greek cheeseburgers.
Grilled Greek Turkey Burger Sliders will steal the show at your next BBQ. Of course, they’re also delicious any night of the week.
That’s because these burgers have all of your favorite Greek flavors in them. But unlike regular burgers, they’re slider-sized, meaning each one only has a few tasty bites. So you can enjoy them for dinner or serve them on a plate at your next party.
If you use ground turkey for full-size burgers, they tend to be dry. However, with the sliders, low-fat ground turkey is a great option. The slider-sized patties cook quickly, which helps keep the turkey from drying out. The results are tasty, healthy and delicious!
Ingredients
Grilled Greek turkey burgers don’t have a long list of ingredients. All you need is ground turkey, spinach, panko breadcrumbs, feta cheese and an egg. Of course, there are also rolls and tzatziki sauce to serve.
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less fat, cholesterol and calories than ground beef, making it the perfect alternative to grilled food.
Look for this recipe for 93% lean ground turkey. You’ll have a mix of light and dark meat that’s more flavorful in your sliders.
Sliding rolls
Most supermarkets sell sandwiches in the bakery section. Many of them also offer specialties like mini brioche rolls. Hawaiian rolls also make a sweeter alternative.
Feta cheese
Feta adds just a little fat to your turkey burgers and keeps them juicy. At the same time, it adds delicious salty flavors.
Spinach
Spinach can also moisturize your turkey burgers and keep them from drying out. Plus it makes you a lot healthier.
Fresh baby spinach works best for this recipe and usually comes ready to use. You can also use ripe spinach, but you’ll need to cut off the stalks and chop the leaves.
Panko bread crumbs
Panko is a Japanese style of breadcrumbs that is drier and flakier than regular breadcrumbs. It works well for this recipe because it absorbs less oil, which keeps the burgers moist.
At the same time, work with the egg to create a binder that will hold the patties together so they don’t fall apart on the grill.
Eggs
The egg in this recipe does two things. First work with the breadcrumbs to create a binder that will hold your burgers together. Second, it adds moisture to the turkey, acting as another cushion to keep the burgers from drying out.
Tzatziki sauce
Tzatziki is a classic Greek sauce made from cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice and herbs. It is available in the deli section of most grocery stores.
It’s also easy to make a quick replacement. You can make a substitute similar to tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and dried dill. Sour cream or ranch dressing would also make tasty seasonings.
Ideal to serve
Grilled Greek turkey burger sliders go great with traditional BBQ side dishes. You can try it with creamy potato salad or sweet potato fries for something hearty. Or try a fresh Caesar salad for something light.
Since you already have a hot grill, you can alternatively serve this dish with grilled corn on the cob .
How to make Greek turkey burgers
Making grilled Greek turkey burgers is pretty easy. Start compensating for your spinach sauté. To do this, heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add a few teaspoons of olive oil and shake to describe your pan.
Then add the handful of spinach. If it collapses, you can add more spinach to the pan. Add salt to a few pizzas if you like, then set the spinach aside to cool.
Next, preheat your grill to medium-high heat while you prepare your burger.
Preparation of the empanadas:
- Mix ground turkey, wilted spinach, egg and feta to a great pain.
- Mix with your fingertips until the ingredients are distributed, but don’t overwork the meat.
- Shape the resulting mixture into 12 half-inch patties.
Brush the cooking grates with olive oil to prevent the burgers from sticking, then grill the burgers for four minutes on the first side. Turn them over and give them another three minutes to cook.
You can also toast the slider buns if you’d like, but this step is entirely optional.
When the burgers are done, serve them on their slider buns with a dollop of tzatziki. If you like, you can also add red onions or sliced cucumbers.
Expert tips
Before preparing your burgers, read our expert tips.
How to prevent turkey burgers from falling apart
If you’re having trouble with your burgers falling apart, try making them a few hours in advance. Place the formed patties on a baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least two hours. The standing time will help the egg and breadcrumb binder stick.
Just make sure they come back to room temperature before grilling. Leaving them on the counter for about 30 minutes should be enough.
This will prevent turkey burgers from sticking to the grill
Brushing the grill grates with olive oil before frying prevents the burgers from sticking. Alternatively, you can spray the grill grates with a non-stick spray.
Can you freeze these burgers?
Yes, these burgers freeze well. Wrap them tightly in plastic and place in the freezer in an airtight container for up to two months.
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