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    Home » Main Course Recipes » Burger Recipes

    Published: Jul 3, 2014 · Modified: May 26, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

    Aloha Turkey Burgers

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    These Aloha Turkey Burgers are everything you love about a big juicy burger, and the fact that they're made with ground turkey is a deliciously pleasant surprise!

     
    Aloha Turkey Burgers via kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2014. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards and additional recipe information, but getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

     

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    We love this Aloha Turkey Burger so much that the first time I made them, we gobbled them up so fast that there weren't any leftovers for pictures.

    This time, I made sure to put one aside before we sat down to eat, and I hid it in the back fridge along with a note saying "save me" on the container just to be sure.

    If you're of the mindset that turkey burgers are bland, dull, and dry...get over it! This Aloha turkey burger is wonderfully moist and packed with the big bold flavors of red bell peppers, cilantro paste, ground ginger, and those wonderfully crunchy, French fried onions that I don't think anyone can resist.

    And, if that's not enough, the sweetness of a King's Hawaiian burger bun, a juicy slice of pineapple, and a slice of nutty melted Swiss cheese pull it all together even before you've had a chance to add a big dollop of the teriyaki ketchup to finish it off.

    Aloha Turkey Burgers via kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Be still my Hawaiian steel drum beating heart!!!

    ALOHA TURKEY BURGERS   {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
    Yield: 6 burgers      Prep Time: 10 minutes      Cook Time:  30-35 minutes

    For the burgers:
    1 pound ground turkey
    1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and small diced
    1 small red onion, finely chopped
    2 tablespoons cilantro paste (you can find this in the produce department)
    1 teaspoon salt
    ½ teaspoon pepper
    2 teaspoons garlic powder
    1 teaspoon ground coriander
    ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    1 cup French fried onions
    6 pineapple rings, drained
    6 slices of Swiss cheese
    6 Kings Hawaiian hamburger buns
    2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
    For the teriyaki ketchup:
    ¾ cup prepared ketchup
    3 tablespoons low sodium teriyaki sauce
    ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    -Whisk the ketchup ingredients in a small bowl and set aside until ready to serve.

    -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    -In a large bowl, mix the first 10 burger ingredients and form into 6 evenly sized patties.
    -In a large skillet, over medium/high heat add 1 tablespoon oil and fry the burgers on both sides, until they are nicely browned on each side. *Note - This is best to do in two batches of 3 burgers each and will take approximately 3 minutes per side.
    -Remove the browned burgers to a 9" x 13" casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. *Note - these burgers are not fully cooked at this point and will require additional cooking in the oven.
    -Top each browned burger with a pineapple slice and a slice of Swiss cheese.
    -Bake the burgers in a preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes until cooked through and have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees and the cheese is nicely melted and browned.
    -Place each burger on a bun and serve them along with the teriyaki ketchup.

    Aloha Turkey Burgers via kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
     

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    Comments

    1. Paula-bell'alimento says

      July 07, 2014 at 6:36 pm

      I'd sure love a big giant bite of that right now.

      Reply
    2. Melissa Bailey says

      July 06, 2014 at 12:57 am

      I love pineapple in savory dishes and I am a fan of everything Hawaiian including this awesome burger!

      Reply
    3. Nadine says

      July 04, 2014 at 7:53 am

      Hi. What are those things on the side? They look like flat tater tots. Thank you

      Reply
    4. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

      July 04, 2014 at 2:56 am

      I'm usually in the "turkey burgers are too bland" camp, but with all these flavors, how can this one be anything but awesome?

      Reply
    5. Susan says

      July 04, 2014 at 2:28 am

      I'm not always one for pineapple on burgers but you are changing my mind right now! This burgers sounds and looks incredible! I see why you had to tuck one away.

      Reply
    6. Marly says

      July 04, 2014 at 12:21 am

      I think I could use this same recipe and sub in some veggie sausage for the turkey and have an incredible vegetarian sandwich! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    7. Back for Seconds says

      July 03, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      This burger sounds delicious and I love that it's turkey!

      Reply
    8. Lauren Kelly Nutriton says

      July 03, 2014 at 8:33 pm

      YUM! This looks perfect for summer!

      Reply
    9. Rebecca {foodiewithfamily} says

      July 03, 2014 at 3:21 pm

      Oh yes, please. I love pineapple on burgers and this looks magnificent!

      Reply
    10. Elizabeth says

      July 03, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      I love the pineapple ring on the turkey burger-- what a great addition!

      Reply

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