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Barbecue Turkey Quesadilla Burgers

Barbecue turkey burgers are a flavorful and lighter alternative to traditional beef burgers, perfect for grilling and outdoor meals. These barbecue turkey burgers combine juicy seasoned turkey, melted cheese, and smoky sauce, all wrapped in tortillas for a creative and satisfying twist.

If you enjoy barbecue-style recipes, you can also try Air Fryer Chicken Wings for another savory option. For safe handling of poultry and proper cooking temperatures, it’s always recommended to follow guidelines from the FDA.

Why barbecue turkey burgers are a must-try

One of the biggest advantages of this dish is its texture. The turkey patties remain juicy on the inside while developing a lightly charred crust on the outside. The tortillas add a crisp layer, while the melted cheese creates a creamy contrast.

Flavor is another strong point. The spice blend adds warmth, while the barbecue sauce provides a smoky sweetness. Combined with fresh guacamole and salsa, the dish delivers a balanced mix of savory, tangy, and slightly spicy elements.

Another benefit of these burgers is their versatility. You can easily adjust the ingredients by adding different cheeses, vegetables, or extra spice. This makes the recipe flexible and suitable for a variety of tastes.

These burgers are also ideal for gatherings. They are easy to prepare in batches and offer a fun presentation that stands out from traditional burgers. Serving them in tortillas adds a unique twist that guests will appreciate.

Preparation is simple and efficient. The patties come together quickly, and the grill handles most of the work. This makes the recipe accessible for both beginners and experienced cooks.

Another advantage is portion control. Each serving is compact and easy to handle, making it perfect for casual meals or outdoor events. It also helps keep the dish light while still being filling.

Barbecue turkey burgers bring together bold flavors, satisfying textures, and a creative presentation, making them a great choice for any barbecue occasion.

barbecue turkey burgers with cheese and guacamole

Barbecue Turkey Quesadilla Burgers

Juicy turkey burgers with barbecue sauce, cheese, and guacamole served in crispy tortillas.
Couverts4 servings
Total time 35 minutes
estimated costs pp $3.50 per serving
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Equipment

Ingredients

For the burgers

For assembly

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Mix spices in a bowl.
  • Shape turkey into patties and season.
  • Grill for 8 to 10 minutes per side until cooked through.
  • Mash avocado with lime juice and salt.
  • Mix salsa and barbecue sauce.
  • Place patties on tortillas.
  • Add cheese and guacamole.
  • Spread sauce mixture.
  • Top with another tortilla.
  • Slice and serve.

Notes & Wine Advice

Notes

Cook turkey thoroughly to ensure safety. Use fresh tortillas for the best texture. Serve immediately for optimal flavor.

Variations

Add jalapeños for extra spice. Use mozzarella instead of cheddar. Add lettuce or tomato for freshness.

Wine Advice

This dish pairs well with a fruity Zinfandel or a smooth Rosé. These wines balance the smoky and spicy flavors nicely.

Nutrition values

Calories: 520 kcal | koolhydraten: 34 g | Eiwitten: 32 g | Vet: 28 g | Verzadigd vet: 10 g | Natrium: 680 mg | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Barbecue / Burgers / Main Course / Snack / Turkey / Wrap’s
Cuisine; Mexican / North America
Season: All Seasons
Occasions Summerpartys

Worcestershire and Blue Cheese Volcano Burgers

Worcestershire and Blue Cheese Volcano Burgers

While these burgers may seem as if they would not be appetizing, you will be surprised with these burgers.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a saucepan set over medium heat, add in the olive oil and minced shallot.
  • Season with a dash of salt and black pepper.
  • Cook for 10 minutes or until gold.
  • In a bowl, add in the lean ground beef.
  • Add in the shallots and Worcestershire ketchup.
  • Stir well to mix.
  • Divide into 4 balls.
  • In the center of the balls, add in ¼ of the blue cheese in the center.
  • Roll the meat around the cheese and flatten slightly into patties.
  • Transfer onto a baking sheet.
  • Place into the oven to bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Remove and transfer immediately onto the hamburger buns.
  • Top off with the lettuce and tomato slices.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve immediately.
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Course; Beef / Burgers / Cheese

Coffee Spiced Burgers with Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce

Coffee Spiced Burgers with Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce

This is a delicious burger that I know you won’t be able to get enough of. These juicy burgers are made with a coffee spiced rub and smothered in a zest Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce every picky eater will love.
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Ingredients

Ingredients for the seasoning:

  • 1 ½ Tablespoons of ground coffee
  • ½ Tablespoons of salt
  • ½ Tablespoons of smoked paprika
  • ½ Tablespoons of light brown sugar
  • ½ Tablespoons of black pepper
  • ½ Tablespoons of powdered onion
  • ½ Tablespoons of powdered garlic
  • ¼ Tablespoons of powdered coriander

Ingredients for the sauce:

Ingredients for the burgers:

  • 2 pounds of angus ground beef
  • 2 Tablespoons of the barbecue sauce
  • Dash of salt and black pepper
  • 4 pretzel buns for serving
  • Arugula for serving
  • 8 slices of peppered bacon
  • 2 Tablespoons of butter

Instructions

  • Prepare the seasoning.
  • In a bowl, add in all of the ingredients for the seasoning.
  • Stir well to mix.
  • Set this mix aside.
  • Prepare the sauce.
  • In a saucepan set over medium heat, add in the butter.
  • Once melted, add in the onion and minced garlic.
  • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until soft.
  • Add in the ketchup, tomato paste.
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  • Pepper, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, light brown sugar, powdered ancho chile and brewed coffee.
  • Season with a dash of salt and black pepper.
  • Stir well to mix and allow to come to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to low.
  • Cook for 20 minutes or until thick in consistency.
  • Pour the sauce into the blender.
  • Blend on the highest setting until smooth in consistency.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Prepare the burgers.
  • In a bowl, add in the ground beef and 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce.
  • Season with a dash of salt and black pepper.
  • Stir well until evenly mixed.
  • Divide into 4 patties that are ½ a pound in weight.
  • Rub the seasoning mix over the patties.
  • In a skillet set over medium to high heat, add in 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Once melted, add in the pretzel buns.
  • Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted.
  • Transfer onto a plate and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add in the remaining tablespoon of butter.
  • Add in the burgers.
  • Cook for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Transfer onto the burger buns.
  • Spread the remaining barbecue sauce over the top.
  • Top off the burgers with the arugula, peppered bacon and top buns.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve immediately.
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Course; Beef / Burgers

Cheeseburger Pie

Cheeseburger Pie

One bite of this pie dish and you will swear it is apart of some weird kitchen magic. It is filled with a delicious down to earth taste I know you will love.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Grease a pie plate with cooking spray.
  • In a skillet set over medium heat, add in the ground beef and chopped onion.
  • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned.
  • Season with a dash of salt.
  • Transfer into the greased pie plate.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  • In a bowl, add in the whole milk, Bisquick and eggs.
  • Whisk until smooth in consistency.
  • Pour over the top of the beef mix.
  • Place into the oven to bake for 25 minutes or until baked through.
  • Remove and cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Course; Beef / Burgers / Pie

Cheeseburgers with Jalapeno Mayo

Cheeseburgers with Jalapeno Mayo

If you love simple cheeseburgers, then this is the perfect type of burger for you to prepare. Made with a spiced jalapeno mayonnaise, this is a burger that will satisfy all of your spicy cravings.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup of mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons of pickled jalapeno peppers chopped
  • ½ pound of ground beef round
  • ½ pound of ground Italian turkey sausage
  • 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
  • 8 ounces of Portobello mushrooms thinly sliced
  • ½ a stick of butter soft
  • Dash of salt and black pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add in 1 cup of mayonnaise and chopped jalapeno peppers.
  • Stir well to mix.
  • In a separate bowl, add in the ground round, Italian turkey sausage, dash of seasoned salt and 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise.
  • Stir well to mix and shape into 4 patties.
  • In a skillet set over medium heat, add in the burgers.
  • Cook for 6 to 7 minutes on both sides or until cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Remove from heat and transfer onto a plate.
  • In the same skillet, add in the soft butter.
  • Once melted, add in the sliced Portobello mushrooms.
  • Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Season with a dash of salt and black pepper.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Place the burger patties onto the hamburger buns.
  • Spread the jalapeno mayo onto the top part of the bun.
  • Top off with the sliced mushrooms.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve immediately.
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Course; Beef / Burgers / Turkey

Meatball Parm Burgers

Meatball Parm Burgers

If you are craving homemade Italian food, then this is the perfect burger for you to prepare. This juicy burger is topped off with tomato sauce and cheese to make a filling meal any night of the week.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add in the ground beef, minced garlic, grated parmesan cheese and minced parsley.
  • Season with a dash of salt and black pepper.
  • Stir well to mix.
  • Divide the meat mix into 6 balls.
  • Flatten into patties.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium or high heat.
  • Add the burger patties to the grill.
  • Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Top off the burgers with a tablespoon of tomato sauce and a slice of mozzarella cheese.
  • Cook for an additional minute.
  • Transfer onto the ciabatta rolls.
  • Top off the burgers with the romaine lettuce and sliced roma tomatoes.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve immediately.
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Course; Beef / Burgers

Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

This is the best type of burger dish to make whenever you have to satisfy a large crowd. These burgers are covered in a delicious glaze I know you will love.
Couverts12
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Slice open the Hawaiian rolls and place the bottoms into a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the bottom buns.
  • In a skillet set over medium to high heat, add in the lean ground beef and onion.
  • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the beef is cooked.
  • Add in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add in the pickles, ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Season with a dash of salt and black pepper.
  • Stir well to mix.
  • Pour over the top of the bottom buns.
  • Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and remaining sharp cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Cover with the top buns.
  • Prepare the glaze.
  • In a bowl, add in the butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard.
  • Whisk to mix.
  • Pour over the sliders.
  • Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top.
  • Place into the oven to bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove and serve immediately.
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Course; Bacon / Burgers / Cheese

Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

This is a great meal to make during the week for your kids. It is incredibly easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious.
Couverts6
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a skillet set over medium to high heat, add in the canola oil and onion.
  • Season with a dash of salt.
  • Cook for 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Add in the lean ground beef.
  • Continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Add in the chopped garlic, tomatoes, dried oregano, dash of salt and black pepper.
  • Stir well to mix.
  • Allow to come to a simmer.
  • Lower the heat to low and cook for 1 hour.
  • Prepare the elbow macaroni according to the directions on the package.
  • Drain and transfer into a baking dish.
  • Pour the beef mix over the top and toss to mix.
  • Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese and grated mozzarella cheese over the top.
  • Cover with a sheet of aluminum foil and rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Course; Beef / Burgers / Casserole

Peruvian Turkey Burgers

Peruvian Turkey Burgers

Turkey burgers themselves are naturally leaner, but can still pack a punch of flavor. This is a classic southern American dish that is seasoned with the perfect amount of spice.
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Ingredients

Ingredients for the burgers:

Ingredients for the sauce:

Instructions

  • Prepare the burgers.
  • In a bowl, add in the lean ground turkey, soy sauce, lime juice, crushed garlic, powdered cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano and dash of black pepper.
  • Stir well to mix.
  • Divide into 4 balls and flatten into patties.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
  • Place the burger patties directly onto the grill.
  • Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Transfer onto the hamburger buns.
  • Prepare the sauce.
  • In a blender, add in the chopped jalapeno, chopped cilantro, chopped garlic, vinegar, lime juice, olive oil and Greek yogurt.
  • Season with a dash of salt and black pepper.
  • Blend on the highest setting until smooth in consistency.
  • Top off the burgers with the lettuce and tomato slices.
  • Drizzle the aji sauce over the top.

Notes & Wine Advice

Top off the burgers with the lettuce and tomato slices. Drizzle the aji sauce over the top.
Serve immediately.
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Course; Burgers / Turkey

French Onion Stuffed Burgers

French Onion Stuffed Burgers

This is a delicious burger dish that incorporates the flavors of two classic dishes into one dinner dish that is impossible to resist.
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Ingredients

Ingredients for the onions:

Ingredients for the spread:

  • ¼ cup of mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup of plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons of the onion mix
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon of parsley minced
  • Dash of salt and black pepper

Ingredients for the burgers:

Instructions

  • Prepare the onions.
  • In a skillet set over medium heat, add in the onion slices and a dash of salt.
  • Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until caramelized.
  • Add in the dried thyme.
  • Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add in the dried red wine and low sodium beef broth.
  • Lower the heat to low.
  • Cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until reduced.
  • Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Prepare the spread.
  • In a bowl, add in all of the ingredients for the spread.
  • Stir well to mix.
  • Cover and set into the fridge to chill until ready for use.
  • Prepare the burgers.
  • In a bowl, add in the ground beef, minced parsley, dash of salt and black pepper.
  • Stir well to mix.
  • Divided into 4 patties.
  • Add a tablespoon of the caramelized onions in the center of the patties.
  • Wrap the meat over to cover.
  • Shape back into a patty.
  • Repeat.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium or high heat.
  • Add the patties on the grill.
  • Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Transfer onto the brioche buns immediately.
  • Top off with the remaining onion mix and ¼ of the gruyere cheese.

Notes & Wine Advice

Top off with the lettuce and serve immediately.
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Course; Beef / Burgers