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Turkey Burger with bun, onions, and lettuce
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Mushroom Turkey Burger with Bacon and Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce

This juicy Portobello Mushroom Turkey Bacon Burger is covered in silky Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce. Perfect for a weekend meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon, Mushroom, Turkey Burger
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 670kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

Burger

  • 1 ½ Pounds Turkey Cutlet or Turkey Breast (Or Ground Turkey)
  • ½ Pound Crimini Mushroom (Baby Bella Mushrooms)

Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Chicken Powder Bouillon (Wylers Instant Bouillon is my favorite)
  • 1 teaspoon Roasted Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Toppings

  • 8 Slices Bacon

Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce

  • 2 Ounces Gorgonzola Cheese
  • 2 Ounces Whipped Cream Cheese

Buns

  • 4 Hamburger Buns (Ciabatta Rolls or Pretzel Buns will also work)

Garnish

  • 2 Cups Arugula or Lettuce
  • 1 Red Onion Sliced
  • 4 Tablespoons Lite Mayonnaise

Instructions

Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce

  • Mix together the Gorgonzola and Cream Cheese. Divide into 4 equal amounts, set aside
    Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce

Burger - Prepare Turkey Meat Using a Food Grinder. Skip this section if using pre-ground Turkey meat.

  • Cut turkey meat into 1-inch strips. Grind the turkey meat using the food grinder. (We use a KitchenAid Food Grinder.) NOTE: buy already ground turkey
    Ground turkey

Mushrooms

  • Grind the mushrooms using the food grinder. Or put the mushrooms in a food processor and finely chop.
    Ground Mushroom
  • Mix together the ground turkey and ground mushrooms
    Mushroom Turkey Burger with Bacon and Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce

Seasoning

  • Mix together the seasoning mix (Chicken Bouillon, Roasted Garlic Powder, Salt, Cumin, Black Pepper)
    Bowl of spices and a spoon
  • Thoroughly mix the seasoning into the Turkey/Mushroom mixture
    Ground turkey, mushrooms and spices

Form Turkey into Burger Patties

  • Divide Turkey/Mushroom mixture into 4 equal patties. (8 ounces each). The Burgers are going to be sticky. Don't worry they will stay together. Add Olive Oil to Frying Pan and heat on High for 30 seconds
    Olive oil in pan
  • Gently place Turkey/Mushroom Burgers in a hot frying pan. Cook burgers on high for 4 minutes. Turn the heat down on the cooktop to Medium. Continue to cook for the burgers 3 additional minutes.
    Turkey Burgers in Pan with a spatula
  • When Burgers have reached at least 165° turn off heat. Place the Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce on top of each burger.
    Turkey burger with cheese on top in a pan
  • Cover the Pan for two minutes. Check to see if the cheese is melted to the consistency you prefer. (Think Creamy Melty Gooey Yumminess!)
    Turkey buger with cheese in a pan

Garnish - All Garnish is Optional

  • Peel and slice the onion to your preferred thickness. If you are using arugula or lettuce, be sure to wash it under cold running water.
    Sliced Onion

Build Burger

  • When Burger is ready. Place Buns in the Microwave for 30 Seconds. (This is optional!) Spread Lite Mayonnaise on buns. Place the Turkey/Mushroom Burger on the bottom bun, Add your favorite toppings. We added two pieces of bacon, onion, lettuce, and arugula.
    Mushroom Turkey Burger with Bacon and Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce
  • Enjoy!!!!!!
    Mushroom Turkey Burger with Bacon and Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce

Notes

To cook Bacon: Place Bacon on Baking Sheet.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees Put in oven. Takes about 20 minutes. Keep an eye on the bacon and check after about 15 minutes to ensure it cooks to the crispness you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 1914mg | Potassium: 958mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 586IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 3mg