Freezer-Friendly Turkey Cheddar Burgers

One of my favorite things about summer is all the yummy grilled food we get to enjoy. So when I had my freezer cooking session after our local grocery store had ground turkey on sale, I knew I wanted to freeze some burgers. Last summer, I had a delicious turkey cheddar burger at a friend's house, so I decided to make my own version. The result was a tender (dare I say moist?) and flavorful burger that even Kiddo gobbled down!

Freezer-Friendly Turkey-Cheddar Burgers

 

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds ground turkey
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
• 2 cloves garlic
• 6 oz (1.5 cups) grated cheddar
• ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Shape turkey burgers into 12 quarter-pound patties or 16 patties at just under 1/5 pound each. Use your thumb to make a small indentation (this keeps the burgers flat when they cook).
3. Grill as you would any hamburger and serve on a bun with your favorite fixin's!
   (Make sure your burger heats to at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Undercooked meat can cause illness.)

 

To Freeze:

Place burgers on cookie sheets* and freeze flat for several hours. Remove to a gallon freezer bag for long-term storage.

  *I lined my sheets with a silicone baking mat {affiliate link} to make it easy to remove the burgers once frozen.

To Thaw:

Place frozen burgers on a plate or in a container, cover, and let thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cook as normal.

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