Turkey Brie Cranberry Burger (Printable Version)

Juicy turkey patties with creamy Brie and tangy cranberry sauce on toasted buns, perfect for a festive main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Turkey Patties

01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - ½ tsp salt
07 - ¼ tsp black pepper
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil for frying

→ Cranberry Sauce

09 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
10 - ¼ cup sugar
11 - ¼ cup water
12 - 1 tsp orange zest
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Assembly

14 - 4 oz Brie cheese, sliced
15 - 4 brioche or whole wheat burger buns, split
16 - 1 tbsp butter (optional, for toasting buns)
17 - Lettuce leaves
18 - Sliced red onion (optional)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and salt in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Shape mixture into four equal-sized patties.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook turkey patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Transfer patties to a plate.
04 - If desired, melt butter in the skillet over medium heat and toast the buns cut side down until golden brown.
05 - Place lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a turkey patty, sliced Brie, a generous spoonful of cranberry sauce, and optional sliced red onion. Cover with the top bun.
06 - Serve immediately while warm and cheese is melted.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Turkey stays juicy and lean without ever feeling dry or boring.
  • Brie melts into the warm patty while cranberry cuts through the richness like a friend who knows exactly what you need.
  • You can make it in under 40 minutes, yet it tastes like you fussed for hours.
02 -
  • Let the cranberry sauce cool slightly before assembling or the Brie will melt completely into the bun instead of staying as a luxurious layer.
  • Don't skip the orange zest in the cranberry sauce—it transforms tart berries into something balanced and complex that tastes like you actually know what you're doing.
  • Turkey patties cook faster than beef, so watch them; they go from perfect to dry in about two minutes.
03 -
  • If the cranberry sauce is too thick when you're assembling, warm it gently for 30 seconds; it becomes spreadable without losing its brightness.
  • These patties freeze beautifully uncooked, so shape a double batch and freeze them individually on a tray before transferring to a bag—future you will be grateful.

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