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Cast-Iron Skillet Cranberry Feta Turkey Burgers

These cast-iron skillet turkey burgers are lean and juicy with a festive sweet and salty twist that comes from dried cranberries and crumbly feta cheese.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 7 patties

Equipment

  • 12" Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 egg
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil ie. avocado oil, lard, tallow, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF/190ºC.
  • Excluding the oil, mix all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Add salt & pepper to taste and add more breadcrumbs if needed.
  • Form 6-8 patties and add the oil to the cast-iron skillet.
  • Heat the cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is melted and the pan is piping hot. Turn down to medium heat and add the patties.
  • Let the patties sear for 3-5 minutes before flipping. If they get stuck, they're either not ready to flip, or the skillet wasn't hot enough.
  • Once flipped, sear the burgers for 1-2 minutes, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  • Finish the patties in the oven for 15 minutes, dress, and serve.

Notes

  • Don't have a cast-iron skillet? You can use any oven-safe pan to fry these up, but you can also grill them or bake them. If grilling, pop the patties in the freezer for 20 minutes beforehand to help firm them up.
  • Wondering how to season burgers with salt and pepper to taste? This sounds gross, but pop a small piece of meat in your mouth to gauge the flavour. Remember to spit it out!
  • If you don't have breadcrumbs on hand, other options include Panko breadcrumbs, oats, leftover rice, etc.
Keyword Burgers, Cast Iron Recipes, Turkey