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Maple Turkey Brunch Burgers

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this blog post is in partnership with Ohio Poultry Association

My friends, this recipe is incredible! Every single layer of this brunch turkey burger will have dancing in your seat! Juicy turkey burgers seasoned like breakfast sausage, candied turkey bacon, fried egg and a maple dijon aioli to top it all off – so yummy! A fabulous addition to your menu for a special summer brunch this season! 

Maple Turkey Brunch Burgers (yields 6)

  • 1lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup 
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Good pinch of salt + pepper
  1. In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients together for the turkey burgers until everything is evenly incorporated 
  2. Shape mixture in to 6 equal balls, and then flatten into 1/4” thick patties 
  3. Cook turkey burgers on a cast iron pan (or nonstick) until cooked through completely 
  4. Set to the side as you assemble the remainder of components 
  5. Wipe down your pan in preparation to fry the eggs for the burger 

Perfect Fried Egg 

  • 6 eggs, one to top each burger 
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter 
  • Pinch of salt + pepper 
  1. Warm a tablespoon of butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat until melted
  2. Crack in desired amount of eggs and season with salt and pepper
  3. Cook until the edges of the eggs are set and the middle of the whites are still clear 
  4. Pour a few tablespoons of water into the pan and cover with a lid
  5. Let the steam finish cooking the whites of the egg and barely cook the yolk
  6. Remove eggs from the pan and enjoy!

Candied Turkey Bacon

  • 8 ounces Turkey Bacon
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar 
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup 
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Preheat oven to 425
  3. Mix together the brown sugar and maple syrup in a small bowl
  4. Add turkey bacon to the prepared baking sheet and dollop the brown sugar on top of each slice of bacon
  5. Bake bacon at 425 for 12-16 minutes, until golden and crispy 

Maple Dijon Aioli

  • 1 cup mayo
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup 
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • Pinch of salt + pepper
  1. Mix ingredients together in a small bowl, and store in the fridge until ready to use 

Brunch Turkey Burgers Toppings

  • Lettuce
  • Red Onion, sliced
  • Avocado 
  • Fried Egg(s)

Assemble burger as you wish, on top of a toasted English muffin and enjoy!