Sometimes, I’d rather have a burger than anything else. But, by the time we head into August, I’ve had my fill of regular old beef burgers, and I’m always game for changing things up. I love turkey burgers, but they need some special attention. You can’t just slap some turkey on a grill the way you can with beef. Turkey needs some love. And let me tell you…I’ve got love to give…
I have ten pounds of cherries on my hands, thanks to the Northwest Cherries Growers! I’ve been challenged by them and OXO to create some recipes! I will tell you much more about that as the week goes on (I’ve got a few more cherry recipes coming up!), but, right now…these burgers are calling to me!
I found that roasting the cherries brings out even more of their sweetness and deepens their flavor. They are so perfect against the creamy savoriness of the brie and add moisture and flavor to the turkey. The combination of flavors is delicious!
I top the burger off with a Lemon Thyme Aioli. I’ve had lemon thyme growing in a pot on my deck all summer and just the smell of it is fantastic. It’s a citrusy herb and tastes really nice with the cherries!
Turkey Burgers with Roasted Cherries and Brie
1 C. fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
1 small sweet onion, minced
2 egg yolks
1/2 t. poultry seasoning or 1/4 t. rubbed thyme
3/4 t. kosher salt
1/2 t. ground pepper
2 lbs. ground turkey
8 oz. round of brie, cut into small cubes
olive oil for brushing the burgers
6 hamburger buns
a few handfuls of baby arugula
Lemon Thyme Aioli
3 T. mayonnaise
1 T. Dijon mustard
1/2 t. chopped fresh lemon thyme (or use regular fresh thyme and a squeeze of lemon juice)
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment and place the the chopped cherries on the sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes. They should begin caramelizing on the sheet, but be careful not to burn them. When done, remove them from the oven and allow the cherries to cool on the sheet a bit.
Prepare the aioli in a small bowl. Combine all of the ingredients, cover and refrigerate until ready.
In a large bowl, combine the burger ingredients up to the brie and add the cherries. Form patties about the size of your bun, creating a bit of a dimple in the center so they won’t puff up. Place the burgers on a parchment lined baking sheet until ready to grill.
Preheat your grill to high. Just before placing the burgers on the grill, brush the tops with a bit of olive oil, then place them oiled side down on the grate. Grill the first side for 4 to 5 minutes, give them a flip and grill the second side for about 4 minutes. When done, place the burgers on a clean dish and cover with foil. Allow them to sit for at least five minutes before placing on the buns (or the buns will soak up their moisture!).
Top the burgers off with the aioli and some baby arugula or your favorite greens.
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| Turkey Burgers with Roasted Cherries and Brie |
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These look and sound absolutely delicious!!! I am so excited to share them tomorrow with my favorite projects and recipes for summer! Wishing you SUCH a lovely weekend!
I love fruit and brie, but would have never thought of it for on top of a turkey burger. Yum yum yum. I must try it out!
I love grilled portabello mushrooms.
Portabellos are awesome, Monica! I love them grilled too!
Cherries……good…..brie….good….cherries & brie – GREAT! Especially on turkey burgers – another favorite! Thank you!
Awww…thanks so much Victoria! I love the combination too!
I love to grill buffalo burgers with sundried tomatoes and feta cheese!!
OMG Sandra! You just made me want to go fire up my grill! :)
Do it!! They are so good…I top with sun-dried tomato aioli!!
YUM…may be dinner tomorrow!
I can’t wait to try this one! I usually make a curried turkey burger with apples, but with cherries and brie…yummooo!!
This is such a great idea!! I NEVER would have thought to put cherries on a burger! I lovee Arugula too! Looks delicious!!!
Thanks so much Sarah! I’m so flattered you like it!
I love hamburgers cooked on the grill.
We do too, Amy! Maybe a little too much! :)
I love grilled shrimp.
I do too, Kelly! I just made some the other night…love it!
This looks so tasty! I never thought of adding cherries to my turkey burgers! Gotta give this recipe a try tomorrow. :)
Thank you so much Meli! Let me know how you like it!
Love this sweet-savory take on turkey burgers! Coincidentally I was planning to make turkey burgers tomorrow night…can’t wait to try this!
I love that combo too Kelli! I hope you love it!
It’s Burger Week in Portland, but I’m thinking this burger needs to make it to my table very soon!
Awww…thank you Renee! Burger week sounds pretty darn good…I may need to move to Portland! ;)
Veggies on the grill and you always have a winner!
I agree Rebecca! Veggies are my favorite too!
This looks so good! I can’t wait to try it. No more bland turkey burgers for me!
Thank you so much, Janet! They really can be bland! I think you’ll like this!
Spicy chicken wings
Spicy chicken wings sound pretty awesome, Susan! :D Good luck!
The turkey burger sounds awesome!
I’m flattered that you think so, Robin! Thanks so much! :)
This looks so good, I’m going to make this for dinner this week!
Oh, I’m so happy! Let me know how they turn out!
I love cherries in savory meals! And I am a turkey burger gal since I don’t eat beef. I am totally going to be making these soon! Before cherry season is gone!
Thanks so much Shanna! I love that combination of sweet and savory too…and cherries are a pretty delicious sweet!
This recipe popped up and said DINNER for tonight! I will let you know how my family enjoys the meal. Thank you for the lovely idea.
Susan, thanks so much! I hope you and your family love it!