Buffalo Turkey Burgers with Blue Cheese Dressing

Name: Buffalo Turkey Burgers with Blue Cheese Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for drizzling; 1 package (1 1/3 pounds) ground turkey breast; 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (half a palmful); 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning (a palmful); 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 scallions, finely chopped; 1 celery rib from the heart, with greens, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup hot sauce, such as Franks Red Hot; Crusty rolls, split; 1 cup sour cream, reduced-fat sour cream, or Ranch dressing; 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Leaf lettuce

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil, for drizzling
1 package (1 1/3 pounds) ground turkey breast
1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (half a palmful)
1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning (a palmful)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 scallions, finely chopped
1 celery rib from the heart, with greens, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup hot sauce, such as Franks Red Hot
Crusty rolls, split
1 cup sour cream, reduced-fat sour cream, or Ranch dressing
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Leaf lettuce

1
Place a healthy drizzle of oil in a mixing bowl.
2
Add the turkey, poultry seasoning, grill seasoning, garlic, scallions, and celery.
3
Mix the burgers and form into 4 1-inch-thick patties.
4
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the burgers for 6 minutes on each side.
5
Remove to a plate.
6
Wipe the pan clean and reduce the heat to low.
7
Melt the butter in the pan.
8
Add the hot sauce to the melted butter.
9
Return the patties to the skillet and turn to coat in the hot saucebutter mixture.
10
Place the burgers on bun bottoms.
11
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream or Ranch dressing with the blue cheese crumbles and season with salt and pepper.
12
Top the burgers with lettuce and blue cheese sauce, then set the bun tops in place.
13
Ive made other versions of thiswith chicken breast and Buffalo-fied saladsbut i think this is the tastiest takeoff on wing so far!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, for drizzling, 1 package (1 1/3 pounds) ground turkey breast, 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (half a palmful), 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning (a palmful), and more.

Yes, Buffalo Turkey Burgers with Blue Cheese Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!