Wednesday, June 18, 2014

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.


I love having a stash of healthy, homemade meals in the freezer! To see more of my favorite freezer meals and tips, check out my freezer cooking resources here.

2 comments:

  1. These sound delicious! Thank you!

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    1. Thank you for the comment. They are quite tasty, if I do say so myself. :) I hope you enjoy the burgers!

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