Turkey Burgers Cranberry Sauce Brie (Printable)

Juicy turkey topped with melted Brie and tangy cranberry.

# What You Need:

→ Turkey Patties

01 - 1.1 lbs ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Assembly

09 - 4 brioche or whole wheat burger buns, split and toasted
10 - 4 oz Brie cheese, sliced
11 - 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
12 - 1 small handful baby spinach or arugula
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
02 - Divide the mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties approximately 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
04 - Top each patty with sliced Brie during the last minute of cooking. Cover the pan to facilitate melting.
05 - Spread cranberry sauce on the bottom bun halves. Place the cheesy turkey patties on top, and add spinach and red onion slices if desired.
06 - Cap with the top bun and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Turkey stays surprisingly juicy when you don't overmix the meat and cook it just right.
  • The combination of creamy Brie and tart cranberry sauce feels fancy but takes zero extra effort.
  • These come together in 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner that tastes like you tried.
02 -
  • Don't skip the rest after flipping—letting the meat sit between flips helps it cook more evenly and stay tender.
  • If your Brie doesn't have a lid to help it melt, even a sheet of foil draped over the pan works in a pinch.
03 -
  • Shape your patties on parchment paper, then refrigerate them for 15 minutes before cooking—they hold together better and stay juicier.
  • A meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of doneness and prevents that disappointing overcooked turkey burger.

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