How Long Should Turkey Burgers Cook In The Oven

Turkey Burgers in the Oven

Looking for an easy homemade turkey burger made in the oven? This simple kid-friendly burger is flavor-packed with lean ground turkey, parmesan cheese, and sneaks in some chopped spinach for an extra nutrient boost!

Turkey Burger in the oven

Looking for an easy homemade turkey burger made in the oven? This simple kid-friendly baked turkey burger is flavor-packed with lean ground turkey, parmesan cheese, and sneaks in some chopped spinach for an extra nutrient boost!

turkey burger with a bun and burger toppings

Baked turkey burgers are an overall great kid-approved dinner meal. Served with a bun and garnished with burger toppings, kids love taking a bite into a juicy burger.

Baking turkey burgers in the oven will become your favorite way to prepare burgers – no flipping of burgers on a grill or stovetop is required! Simply form the patties, place them on a baking sheet, and let the oven do the rest of the work.

An extra bonus? Line the baking pan with tin foil. Then you just need to toss the foil afterward and put the pan away – no mess!

Do you prefer beef burgers? Simply swap the ground turkey with ground beef or try our Cheese Stuffed Burgers as a tasty alternative!

turkey burgers surrounded by buns and toppings

Equipment

baking pan
tin foil
mixing bowl
measuring cups
measuring spoons

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 large egg
2 tablespoons shredded fresh parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped spinachoptional
4 brioche buns
toppings of choice such as lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes

How To Make Baked Turkey Burgers In The Oven

Preheat the oven and prep your pan. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking pan with tin foil for easy clean-up.
Combine the ingredients. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, relish, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and spinach. Using your hands, mix until combined.
Form the turkey patties. Using your hands, divide the meat into 4ths. Form patties, pushing the center in just a little to prevent the patty from being mounded once cooked. Place patties onto the baking pan.
Bake the turkey burgers.Bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Serve hot on the brioche buns topped with your favorite garnishes.

FAQs

How long do you cook a turkey burger in the oven?

Bake ground turkey burgers for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the patty reaches 165°F.

How to season ground turkey?

Mix the desired seasonings with the ground turkey prior to forming the burger patties.

Can these burgers be made ahead?

Sure can! Combine the burger ingredients, form the patties then place on a parchment or foil lined baking sheet. Cover the entire baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerator the day before.

Can you freeze turkey burgers?

Freeze prior to cooking by forming the patties then stacking with a piece of parchment paper between each patty. Place the stack in a freezer bag then in the freezer for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen by extending the cooking time until the internal temperature reaches 165°F or thaw the day prior and bake for 20 minutes.

Burger Toppings

You can stick with the classic lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle or step outside the box to top your burger with any of the following garnishes.

fried egg
coleslaw
French fried onions
mac and cheese
jalapenos
guacamole
bacon

Turkey Burger Sliders

Divide the meat into 8ths, forming the patties smaller. Cook for 15 minutes in the oven or until the internal temperature hits 165°F. Then, add each patty to a slider bun, garnish and serve.

turkey burger on a bun with a bite missing

Best Sides For Burgers

Instant Pot Broccoli (without a steamer basket)
Instant Pot Red Potatoes
Whole Wheat Mac and Cheese (Low Sodium)
Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites
Homemade Baked French Fries

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Turkey Burgers in the Oven

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Servings 4 people

baking pan
tin foil
mixing bowl
measuring cups
measuring spoons

1 pound lean ground turkey
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 large egg
2 tablespoons shredded fresh parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped spinach optional
4 brioche buns
toppings of choice such as lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes

Preheat the oven and prep your pan. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking pan with tin foil for easy clean-up.
Combine the ingredients. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, relish, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and spinach. Using your hands, mix until combined.
Form the turkey patties. Using your hands, divide the meat into 4ths. Form patties, pushing the center in just a little to prevent the patty from being mounded once cooked. Place patties onto the baking pan.
Bake the turkey burgers. Bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Serve hot on the brioche buns topped with your favorite garnishes.

To make turkey burger sliders:

Divide the meat into 8ths, forming the patties smaller. Cook for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature hits 165°F.

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