Turkey Burger Avocado Swiss Cheese (Printable)
A flavorful turkey patty layered with avocado and Swiss cheese on toasted buns for a wholesome meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Turkey Patties
01 - 1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
03 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For Cooking
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Toppings
10 - 4 slices Swiss cheese
11 - 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
12 - 1 small tomato, sliced
13 - 4 leaves romaine or butter lettuce
14 - 4 whole wheat burger buns, split and toasted
15 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
16 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground turkey, chopped red onion, parsley, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
02 - Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form each into a patty approximately 3/4 inch thick.
03 - Warm olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
04 - Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
05 - In the last minute of cooking, place one slice of Swiss cheese atop each patty; cover pan to allow cheese to melt.
06 - Toast burger buns until golden brown.
07 - Spread mayonnaise and/or Dijon mustard on the bottom half of each bun if desired. Layer lettuce, turkey patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, avocado slices, and top bun.
08 - Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's genuinely lighter than beef but tastes nothing like a sad diet burger—the turkey stays juicy and flavorful.
- Swiss cheese and avocado together feel restaurant-quality but take zero extra effort.
- You can have dinner on the table in 30 minutes, no marinating or complicated prep.
02 -
- Don't skip checking the temperature—turkey can look done on the outside while still being slightly pink inside, and 165°F is the safe threshold.
- If your avocado is hard when you're ready to cook, it won't ripen in time, so pick one that yields slightly to gentle pressure the day before.
03 -
- Freshly ground turkey from the butcher counter stays moister and more flavorful than the pre-packaged stuff from the cooler.
- Don't flip the patties more than once—let them develop that golden crust before turning, and resist the urge to press them with the spatula, which squeezes out all the juices.