Juicy Turkey Brunch Burger (Printable version)
Hearty turkey burger layered with fried egg, bacon, avocado, and melted cheddar on toasted brioche buns.
# What You'll Need:
→ Turkey Patties
01 - 1.1 lbs ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
06 - 1 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
08 - 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
09 - 1 whole egg
→ Toppings
10 - 4 large eggs
11 - 8 slices bacon
12 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
13 - 4 slices cheddar cheese
14 - 4 brioche burger buns
15 - 1 tomato, sliced
16 - 4 lettuce leaves
17 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
18 - 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
→ Cooking
19 - 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for frying)
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped onion, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, and one egg. Mix gently until just combined.
02 - Form the mixture into four equal patties, ensuring an even thickness for uniform cooking.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. In the final minute, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
04 - In a separate frying pan, cook bacon slices over medium heat until crisp. Transfer onto paper towels to drain excess fat.
05 - Remove bacon from pan, wipe clean, then add a small amount of oil or butter. Fry eggs sunny-side up or to preferred doneness. Season with salt and black pepper.
06 - Lightly toast brioche buns until golden and slightly crisp.
07 - Combine mayonnaise and hot sauce (if using) in a small bowl and spread evenly on the cut sides of each toasted bun.
08 - Layer each bottom bun with lettuce and tomato slices. Add a turkey patty topped with melted cheddar, then avocado slices, two bacon strips, and a fried egg. Finish by placing the top bun.
09 - Serve immediately while warm to enjoy the full range of textures and flavors.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Turkey stays juicy and flavorful with the right binding and doesn't taste lean or dry like some versions do.
- You get that brunch energy—crispy bacon, runny yolk, creamy avocado—all piled into one perfect bite.
- Comes together in under an hour and feels like you've done something impressive without actually stressing.
02 -
- Don't pack the turkey patties too tight or you'll end up with something more like meatloaf than a burger—gentle hands are your secret weapon.
- The yolk has to run, and it has to run onto the turkey patty while everything is hot, or the entire experience falls flat.
- Don't skip toasting the buns—cold bread against warm toppings is a texture disaster you want to avoid.
03 -
- Ground turkey from the butcher counter is always better than the pre-packaged stuff—ask them to grind it fresh and tell them you're making burgers so they don't go too lean.
- A little ice water mixed into the turkey mixture keeps it tender and helps the patties cook through without drying out on the outside.