These Cheddar Apple Turkey Burgers are grilled to perfection and topped with aged cheddar cheese, sliced Gala apples, chopped walnuts, fresh spinach, and a healthy dose of apple butter. They’re the perfect blend of savory and sweet and ideal for early fall grilling!
Have you ever given someone a gift you liked so much, you almost wanted to keep it for yourself? Well, I think that happened recently…..but not with anything I would have expected. No, it was with Jorden’s new Weber grill. The one I got him for Father’s Day. I am loving it! (Probably a little too much……)
Okay, definitely a little too much. Jorden is most definitely not so keen on the fact that I’ve been using it so freely. And to some extent, I can understand. It is his new toy, after all….and it’s never a good idea to come between a man and his grill….
But when I had the idea for these Cheddar Apple Turkey Burgers, I knew it couldn’t wait. The cheese, the apples, the walnuts, the apple butter. It had to happen, STAT! And once I tasted them, I knew all would be forgiven.
Although, I must say……when I looked at the aftermath of grilling these bad boys, I did have a twinge of guilt. Melted. cheese. everywhere. I guess that’s what I get for loading them up and making them so amazing. And you better believe I have no regrets.
Cheddar Apple Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces aged cheddar cheese
- 4 pretzel rolls
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 3/4 cup apple butter
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 medium apple thinly sliced
Instructions
- To make burgers, combine ground turkey, rolled oats, egg, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and mix well. Form into 4 flat patties of equal size.
- Grill over medium heat, flipping halfway through, until browned on the outside and cooked through. (*Top each with 2 oz. cheese immediately after flipping.)
- Assemble burgers inside pretzel rolls by topping each with 2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts, 3 apple slices, 1/4 cup spinach leaves, and 3 Tablespoons apple butter.
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
I am soooo happy that apple season is upon us! LOVE these burgers! Pinned!
Stephanie says
I am now CRAVING this awesome burger in a big way. mmmmmm
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
Fruit works so well with meat! My sister will love these! Cannot wait to share them with her.
Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says
These are brilliant! I love adding apples to sandwiches and the apple butter takes it to the next level!
Rachael says
That is a burger made in Heaven! My goodness it looks delicious!!
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says
OMG. I’m obsessed with this recipe! Apple, cheese, burger…perfection!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
These look amazing! I love that you put apple butter on them! I never would have thought to do that! Genius idea!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Apple butter on a burger?! I would totally try that!!
Jess says
Yummy! This look so good, we love a good turkey burger, these look like winners 🙂
Meg @ With Salt and Wit says
You have no idea how good this burger sounds! Since I am allergic to beef, when I see burgers that are of different meat, I gotta try them. This is going on our menu soon!
marcie says
That cheese….it looks so perfect melted all over that burger! These look absolutely delicious!
Katie malterer says
I just made these delicious burgers and cannot get over how delicious they were!! The recipe caught my eye because those are all of my favorite ingredients. Sooooo good!!! I can’t wait to cook these again soon… No leftovers for this meal! 😉
หมูปิ้งขายส่ง says
That is a really good tip particularly to those fresh to the
blogosphere. Brief but very precise information… Thanks for sharing this one.
A must read post!