Spicy Cheddar Turkey Burgers with Blue Cheese Sauce and Crispy Onions

These spicy cheddar turkey burgers bring all the bold flavors of Buffalo wings to your dinner table. Ground turkey patties are seasoned with Frank’s seasoning blend and scallions, then topped with melty cheddar cheese. They’re sandwiched between toasted potato buns with crispy fried onions and a drizzle of hot sauce for customizable heat.

Of course, no Buffalo-style dish is complete without blue cheese. A creamy blue cheese sauce provides the perfect cooling contrast. Serve alongside seasoned potato wedges for a complete meal that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.

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Ingredients

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Blue Cheese DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce Frank's Seasoning BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut the potatoes into ½-inch thick wedges. Toss with fry seasoning, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
3. While potatoes bake, prepare the turkey patties. In a bowl, combine ground turkey, Frank’s seasoning blend and thinly sliced scallions (reserve a few for garnish). Mix gently and form into 2 equal patties.
4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). In the last minute, top each patty with cheddar cheese and cover to melt.
5. Toast the potato buns in the skillet or oven until lightly golden.
6. Make the blue cheese sauce: In a small bowl, mix sour cream and blue cheese dressing until smooth.
7. Assemble burgers: Spread blue cheese sauce on the bottom bun, place the patty, top with crispy fried onions and drizzle with hot sauce if desired. Add the top bun.
8. Serve the burgers with the seasoned potato wedges and garnish with reserved scallions.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cheese instead of cheddar?

Yes, you can substitute cheddar with Monterey Jack, pepper jack or your favorite melting cheese.

How do I make the blue cheese sauce from scratch?

Combine ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese with 2 tablespoons sour cream and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise for a quick homemade version.

Can I grill the patties instead of pan-frying?

Absolutely! Grill over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side, adding cheese in the last minute.