Juicy, Stuffed Turkey Cheeseburgers (aka Juicy Lucy) are delicious and easy! Instead of topping the turkey burger with cheese, the cheese is stuffed into the center so it stays melted and gooey.
Türkiye Juicy Lucy
I love grilled turkey burgers in the summer. I especially love the delicious turkey burgers with cheese and all the toppings. Cheese Stuffed Turkey Burgers are simple to make. There are only two ingredients. Excludes turkey, cheese, salt and pepper. Serve on a bun or lettuce wrap and top with your favorite burger toppings.
Why You Should Stuff Your Burgers
I love eating turkey burgers and cheeseburgers, so I'm obsessed with these Juicy Turkey Lucy! Bake, air fry, or cook in a skillet or grill pan. A little bit of cheese may ooze out while cooking, but that's totally okay! Even my husband, who prefers traditional beef cheeseburgers, loved it. Check out my TikTok videos here.
Here are a few reasons you might want to fill your burger like Juicy Lucy.
- Melty, Gooey Cheese Center: This is the star of the show! The cheese melts all over the patty, giving it a delicious flavor. No regular cheese on top can compete with that!
- Surprise Factor: Biting into a Juicy Lucy and seeing the melted cheese core is so fun and amazing!
- A typical Midwestern experience: If you're in Minneapolis, the birthplace of Juicy Lucy, this is a must-try for burger lovers. But if not, now you can make it yourself.
Not-so-bad cons:
- Difficulty eating: Have a napkin ready for the cheese that oozes out with every bite. It's all part of the Juicy Lucy experience!
How to Make Juicy Lucy
Step-by-step instructions and video are below: (Check the exact recipe in the recipe card below):
- Fold each cheese slice into fourths to create 4 short stacks.
- Divide ground turkey into 8 equal balls, then flatten into 1/4-inch-thick patties.
- Place a chunk of cheese in the center of 4 patties and place the remaining 4 patties on top. Pinch the edges to seal, then push the sides up to create an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place patties on greased grill, cover, and cook over medium heat for about 6 minutes per side or until centers are cooked through. Transfer to the bread with toppings and be sure to let it cool before biting into the center to avoid burning your mouth.
Türkiye Cheeseburger Cheese Options
The cheese inside the burger melts the best. Play around with different cheese options. Anything that melts is good, including Swiss cheese, Fontina, Colby Jack, mozzarella, and Havarti.
Useful Türkiye Cheeseburger Tips and Variations
- For the Perfect Ground Turkey Cheeseburger – Gently work the turkey mixture into meatballs. If you overwork it, it can become tough.
- The most delicious turkey burger – You need some fat. Avoid the leanest 99% ground turkey breast. We prefer 93% for the juiciest burgers.
- Swap your protein – Use ground beef, buffalo, lamb or chicken if desired.
- Go Keto – Take out the bread and put it on top of the lettuce or wrap it in lettuce and eat it.
Türkiye Cheeseburger Toppings
Top your stuffed turkey cheeseburger with your favorite toppings! Here are some suggestions:
What is your favorite burger topping?
Serving suggestions:
How to Freeze Stuffed Turkey Cheeseburgers.
Türkiye cheeseburgers are perfect for meal prep because they can be frozen raw. Store in the freezer in a zip-top bag with a piece of parchment between them to prevent them from sticking together. Then, when you're ready to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and cook according to directions.
After cooking, leftover turkey burgers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
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Produce: 4
Serving Size: One Burger
Set the grill to medium heat. Clean and oil the grates.
Fold each cheese slice into fourths to create 4 short stacks.
Divide ground turkey into 8 equal balls, then flatten into 1/4-inch-thick patties.
Place a chunk of cheese in the center of 4 patties and place the remaining 4 patties on top. Pinch the edges to seal, then push the sides up to create an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Place patties on greased grill, cover, and cook over medium heat for about 6 minutes per side or until centers are cooked through. Transfer to the bread with toppings and be sure to let it cool before biting into the center to avoid burning your mouth.
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clothing material: One Burger, calorie: 309 calorie, carbohydrate: 20.5 g, protein: 33 g, province: 11.5 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, cholesterol: 90 mg, salt: 766 mg, fiber: 5 g, sugar: 7.5 g
