🍔 Turkey Burger & Loaded French Fries – Light yet Flavorful Comfort! 🍟🦃
🛒 Ingredients
For the Turkey Burgers:
1 lb ground turkey (preferably 93% lean for juiciness) 🦃
4 whole wheat or brioche hamburger buns 🍞
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 🧅
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 🌿
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂
4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese 🧀
1 ripe avocado, sliced 🥑
4 tbsp mayonnaise 🥄
1 tbsp Dijon mustard 🌿
Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, roasted red pepper 🍅🥒🍄
For the Loaded French Fries:
4 large russet potatoes, cut into fries 🍟
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp salt 🧂
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
1/4 cup crispy bacon bits 🥓
1/4 cup green onions, chopped 🌿
1/4 cup sour cream 🥄
🥄 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Fries:
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Toss the potato fries with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
(Alternative: Fry in hot oil at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes per batch, then drain on paper towels.)
2️⃣ Prepare the Turkey Burgers:
While the fries are baking, mix the ground turkey with chopped red onion, parsley, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Form the turkey mixture into 4 patties.
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of provolone or Swiss cheese on each patty and cover to melt the cheese.
3️⃣ Assemble the Turkey Burgers:
Toast the hamburger buns lightly on the grill or in a pan.
Spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Place the turkey patty with melted cheese on the bottom bun.
Top with a slice of avocado, lettuce, tomato, and roasted red pepper (if using).
Complete the burger with the top half of the bun.
4️⃣ Prepare the Loaded Fries:
Once fries are crispy and golden, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits.
Return the fries to the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Drizzle sour cream over the loaded fries and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Plate the turkey burgers alongside the loaded French fries.
Serve with extra mustard, ketchup, or a tangy dipping sauce of your choice.
🍔🍟 A light, flavorful turkey burger with creamy avocado and melted cheese, paired with cheesy, bacon-loaded fries—this is comfort food with a twist! 🦃🍔🍟
