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Buffalo-Style Turkey Burger

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Bring bold Buffalo flavor to your table with these lean, crave-worthy turkey burgers. A healthier twist on a regional favorite, each pre-made patty is coated in thick, zesty Buffalo sauce that clings to every bite. Piled high with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, creamy blue cheese, and optional toppings like avocado and onion, they’re a go-to for football training camp dinners, casual family get-togethers, or any night you want a lighter take on game-day flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 5 frozen turkey burger patties
  • 3/4 cup Buffalo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 5 hamburger buns, toasted
  • 5 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 10 slices tomato
  • 1/3 cup blue cheese dressing or crumbles

Optional:

  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for bun toasting)

Instructions

  1. Cook the patties: Grill, pan-sear, or bake the frozen turkey patties according to package directions, about 5–6 minutes per side. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. Make thickened Buffalo sauce: In a small bowl, mix 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water until smooth. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Stir in 3/4 cup Buffalo sauce and the slurry. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Remove from heat.
  3. Glaze the burgers: In the last minute of cooking, brush or spoon the thickened sauce over the patties. Flip once to coat both sides.
  4. Toast the buns (optional): Butter the buns and toast in a skillet or under the broiler until golden.
  5. Assemble the burgers: Bottom bun → lettuce → tomato → glazed turkey burger. Top with blue cheese dressing or crumbles. Add optional avocado slices and/or onion. Finish with the top bun and serve

Notes

  • Thickened sauce helps flavor stick and won’t slide off.
  • Avocado adds richness that balances the heat beautifully.
  • Thin-sliced onion gives a nice bite—try pickled onions for extra zip.

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