Cheesy Turkey Burger

Name: Cheesy Turkey Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 600 g Ground turkey; 3 g Garlic powder; 3 g Onion powder; 1 g Celery seed; 1 g Oregano; 15 g Worcestershire sauce; 120 g Cheddar cheese; 6 g Salt; 2 g Pepper; 40 g Bread crumbs

Cheesy Turkey Burger · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 410 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

Juicy turkey burgers seasoned with warm spices and melted cheddar create a tender, flavorful bite with a savory, comforting finish that feels both lighter and satisfying.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 410
Difficulty: easy

American Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

600 gGround turkey
3 gGarlic powder
3 gOnion powder
1 gCelery seed
1 gOregano
15 gWorcestershire sauce
120 gCheddar cheese
6 gSalt
2 gPepper
40 gBread crumbs

Equipment

stovetop, cutting board, mixing bowl, skillet, spatula, wooden spoon

Instructions

Mix burger base
Gather a large bowl and spoon, then mix ground turkey, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, celery seed, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and bread crumbs until evenly combined. · 5 min
What to look for: mixture looks evenly speckled and holds together
Form patties
Divide the turkey mixture and shape it into six patties that are compact and not too thin, pressing lightly to keep them together. · 5 min
What to look for: smooth edges and even thickness
Cook burgers
Cook the patties in a skillet over medium heat, turning once, until lightly browned and cooked through. · 10 min
When it is done: Turkey reaches an internal temperature of 74°C / 165°F

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	410
Protein	34 g
Carbohydrates	3 g
of which sugars	1 g
Fat	27 g
of which saturated	11 g
Fibre	1 g
Sodium	720 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: milk, celery, gluten

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Ground turkey

ground chicken: Use dark meat for juicier burgers.
plant-based ground meat: Choose a brand formulated for burgers.

Garlic powder

fresh garlic, minced: Minced garlic adds sharper aroma.

Celery seed

fennel seed: Crush slightly before adding.

Oregano

italian seasoning: Contains mixed herbs.

Worcestershire sauce

soy sauce: Choose low sodium if available.

Cheddar cheese

mozzarella cheese: Gives milder flavor, more melt.