It’s hard to believe a year has passed since our last virtual tailgate party, yet here we are. This week the #SundaySupper crew has another winning game day lineup in store, and Lane over at Supper for a Steal is hosting. Last year I whipped up a luscious potato salad with bacon and peas… and this year I bring you my almost famous smoky turkey burgers.
You knew there had to be a story there, right? So here’s the deal, sometimes referred to as “the Better Homes & Gardens story.” Many, many moons ago, I was the office manager/paralegal/girl Friday for a small law firm. This meant I also covered the phones for our receptionist’s break. One morning while covering her break, I was flipping through her BH&G magazine and noticed that month’s recipe contest was for ground meat. Sounds like my kind of challenge! So in that 15 minutes, I concocted this recipe, typed it up, mailed it in, and frankly, didn’t give it another thought.
Fast forward a few months, and I receive a winners’ notification–while I didn’t get first prize, I did receive honorable mention, an award certificate, and a Weber gas grill. Funny how things work out. I had never actually made the burgers, so I promptly invited some friends over to give them a try. Damn they were good! And that’s the story of the burgers that never were.
Add the turkey, cheese, and seasonings to a bowl, and mix thoroughly (go ahead, use your hands).
Divide into 4 patties, and place on a heated grill. So where’s that fancy Weber gas grill you wonder? Well, I lived at the beach for years, and eventually it succumbed to the rust.
But this handy-dandy indoor grill works just fine. Now don’t forget to toast the rolls!
Enjoy with your favorite garnish (I’ve added my suggestions to the recipe card below).
Here’s the printable version:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese (about 2 oz)
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- Dash or two Tabasco
- Non-stick spray coating
- 4 Kaiser rolls, split and toasted
- Mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- In a large mixing bowl combine turkey, cheese, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, and Tabasco. Shape into four ¾-inch thick patties.
- Spray a cold grill rack with nonstick spray coating. Grill patties directly over medium-hot coals for 15-18 minutes or till no pink remains. (Or broil patties 4-5 inches from heat for 10-12 minutes or till no pink remains)
- Spread mayo and mustard onto rolls. Serve patties in buns with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Take a look at all the wonderful foodstuff the others are bringing to our Second Annual Virtual Tailgate Party!
Warm Ups (Appetizers):
- Bacon and Onion Dip by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Chicken Fajita Dip and Quesadillas by Chocolate Moosey
- Crab Rangoons by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Double Cheese Dill Scones by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Fried Yucca With Pink Sauce by Basic N Delicious
- Grilled Corn Dip by Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Grilled Gameday Nachos by Supper for a Steal
- Homemade Potato Chips w/ Blue Cheese Sauce by girlichef
- Liptauer Cheese Spread by Magnolia Days
- Mahogany Baked Chicken Wings by The Dinner-Mom
- Mexican Corn Dip by Growing Up Gabel
- Pizza Dip by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Posh Pigs In a Blanket by The Weekend Gourmet
- Pretzel Nuggets by I Run For Wine
- Roasted Garlic & Tomatillo Salsa Verde by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Savory Baked Pinwheel’s by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Sesame Glazed Cauliflower “Wingsâ€Â by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Stuffed Banana Pepper Bites by Daily Dish Recipes
- Sweet Potato Hummus by Alida’s Kitchen
- Sweet Potato Skins by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- VJ Catch-erole by My Other City By The Bay
Game Time (Main Dishes and Sides):
- 1,2,3,4,5 Chinese Spareribs by The Urban Mrs
- Bacon Burger Sliders by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Beef on Weck by Healthy. Delicious.
- Carrot Slaw by The Foodie Army Wife
- Cheerwine BBQ Pulled Pork by Nik Snacks
- Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Quesadillas by Cookin’ Mimi
- Chicken, Brie and Apple Turnovers by Shockingly Delicious
- Easy Grilled Chicken Caesar Sandwiches by Momma’s Meals
- French Onion Chicken Sandwiches by Foxes Love Lemons
- Frito Olé by Home Cooking Memories
- Gomoku Treasure Rice by NinjaBaking.com
- Grilled Fajita Kebabs by CuriousCuisiniere
- Hatch Chile Pimento Cheese Burgers by Juanita’s Cocina
- Italian Tuna and Shells Salad by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Pressed Brick Sandwich by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Pulled Lamb Barbecue Sandwiches by The Texan New Yorker
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup by Neighborfood
- Smoky Turkey Burgers by Webicurean
- Snorker and Spicy Slaw Sandwiches by Food Lust People Love
- Tandoori BBQ Chicken by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Tortilla Hot Dogs by La Cocina de Leslie
Overtime (Drinks and Desserts):
- Coconut Funfetti Ice Cream Cake by What Smells So Good?
- Funfetti Sugar Cookies by Pies and Plots
- Individual Elvis Pies by Treats & Trinkets
- Portuguese Sangria by Family Foodie
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I love that story, Anne! To think that someone somewhere in the Weber test kitchen made your burgers before you did! Turkey can be so dry but your additions, especially the cheese, look like they make a tender tasty patty. Delicious!
I’d say that was one very efficient and rewarding way to help out the receptionist, Anne. Hats off to your well honed culinary skills which obviously paid off. And, yes, the photos and recipe reveal award winning burgers!
Congrats on the mention! The burgers looks incredible!!!
Great story! We love smoked gouda and ground turkey burgers. I can’t wait to give these burgers a try.
Your story made me laugh out loud. I love that you hadn’t tried them, and then afterward invited everyone over to try them. Thank goodness they were good, though I can see and read that they are good. These look fabulous!
Hysterical you got an honorable mention in BH&G without ever actually making the recipe you sent in for the contest. Well, at least you finally did and the burgers look wonderful.
No way! I cannot imagine entering a recipe into a contest without trying it first. That’s balls, woman ;). But hey, just one look at the recipe, and I understand…such amazing flavors. I need to invite people over to try some, too!
Greatest story about entering a recipe contest…like…EVER!
Whoo what a productive and exciting way to spend a lunch break! A belated congratulations is in order 🙂 This burger sounds and looks simply divine.
Congrats! These burgers look right up my husbands alley. You rock with just knowing what flavours are going to work and what’s not. Good job.
I LOVE that you put the cheese right in the meat! These would win any award in my book!
I bet these are super moist and have to be winner with the gouda cheese mixed in. Very nice recipe!
What a great story! I love that you won without making the burgers first!!! Awesome 🙂 and if BHG gave you a nom for this, I must make them myself.
I don’t eat much red meat, so turkey burgers are totally my jam. And if BH&G saw fit to give these a prize, I have to try them!
What a fun story! These burgers look great. I’m not normally a huge fan of turkey burgers, but adding smoked gouda sounds like it would really perk them up!
After that story, I’m certainly trying these! They look awesome anyway, and perfect tailgating food Anne!
We used to have turkey burgers all the time at home, these look amazing
Oh, that story is hilarious! Funny how things work out like that. Glad you ended up trying them and they were just as good as you thought they would be 🙂
I use smoked gouda a lot, sounds so good for turkey burgers!
Smoked Gouda and grilled turkey??? Now THAT is a seriously good burger!
I’m not always a burger fan, but these have such perfect grill marks and are presented so well, i know I wouldn’t be able to resist!
Thanks, enjoy!
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