Cajun Turkey Burgers with White Cheddar and Spicy Remoulade

These Cajun turkey burgers are packed with bold flavors from a homemade spice blend featuring smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic and oregano. Juicy turkey patties are topped with melted white cheddar and sweet caramelized onions, then tucked into buttery brioche buns slathered with a zesty remoulade.

Alongside, crispy potato wedges seasoned with the same Cajun spices make the perfect side. This recipe is a delicious twist on a classic burger night, bringing restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen.

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Ingredients

1 unit Sliced Dill PickleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Spicy Horseradish PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

16 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup White Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Cajun Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Brioche BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Dijon MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and adjust rack to top position. Wash and dry produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel and thinly slice onion. Finely dice enough pickle to get 1 tablespoon; reserve remaining slices for serving.
2. On a baking sheet, toss potato wedges with a drizzle of oil, half the Cajun spice blend, salt and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and a splash of water; cook until caramelized and jammy, 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl and wipe out the pan.
4. In a small bowl, combine mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, diced pickle, half the horseradish paste and 1 teaspoon Cajun spice blend. Season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey with remaining Cajun spice blend. Form into two patties slightly wider than the buns; season with salt and pepper.
5. Heat a drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties until browned and cooked through, 4-7 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes, top with white cheddar and cover the pan to melt the cheese. Meanwhile, halve and toast brioche buns until golden.
6. Assemble burgers: spread remoulade on bun bottoms, add patties, top with caramelized onion and close with bun tops. Serve with potato wedges and remaining pickle slices on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground beef instead of turkey?

Yes, ground beef works well as a substitute. Adjust cooking time as needed.

How do I make the remoulade less spicy?

Reduce or omit the hot sauce and horseradish paste to tone down the heat.

Can I prepare the caramelized onions ahead?

Yes, cook the onions in advance and reheat gently before assembling the burgers.