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Good morning everyone and HAPPY MONDAY! Sense the enthusiasm in my voice? Ah, yes, I tricked you! I am merely also trying to trick myself into getting halfway excited about going back to work. After 4 glorious days off spent adventuring with the Mister (AND I have another adventure to share!) and spending time with friends and family, I’m not ready for all the fun to end (damn you who all have a REAL summer! – hold on to it, people!).

I received several requests for the Spinach Goat Cheese Turkey Burger recipe from my dinning al fresco post. Ask, and you shall receive, people – I’m here for YOU!

Get ready because this recipe is kinda tricky… (for those of you who are a bit slow this Monday morning [or those who share Sheldon's dilemma], have no fear – I’m being sarcastic )

You’ll need:

• 1 to  1 1/2 pound(s) of ground turkey (depending on your desired patty size)
• 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 tablespoons goat cheese (crumbled)

1.) Preheat oven broiler or grill

2.) Mix turkey, spinach and cheese. Form mixture into 4 patties, equal in size.

3.) Arrange patties on grill or broiler pan. Cook 15 minutes, or until done.

Spinach and goat cheese turkey burgers

Try adding any other fun mix-ins that suit your fancy!

I like adding pine nuts or sun dried tomatoes.

Feel free to experiment with other cheese and vegetables, too!

What is your favorite burger mix-in?

12 Responses to “Make it – Spinach and Goat Cheese Turkey Burgers”

1. Jenny said:

   spinach and goat cheese are the perfect combo on it’s own but paired with a delicious turkey burger?! heaven!

   Posted on July 6, 2009 at 8:08 am | Reply
2. Mara @ What's For Dinner? said:

   I think that these will be on a menu soon… i have coupons for free goat cheese and TONS of spinach in the fridge!!

   Posted on July 6, 2009 at 8:39 am | Reply
3. Danielle said:

   Um, yum! Have you noticed that Spinach is getting slightly harder to find though? Do you think it’s peak has passed?

   Posted on July 6, 2009 at 9:29 am | Reply
4. Ruby said:

   Great recipe! I really like ground nuts in my veggie burgers. Mmm…nuts

   Posted on July 6, 2009 at 10:08 am | Reply
5. Anais said:

   well, since I JUST got a BBQ…I think these yummy burgers are just BEGGING me to be made They look super yummy!!

   Posted on July 6, 2009 at 10:32 am | Reply
6. insideiamdancing said:

   Looks great! Thank you- I’m going to try it (possibly with addition of cranberry sauce)

   Posted on July 6, 2009 at 11:05 am | Reply
7. Fitzalan said:

   Like you, I love mixing spinach in burgers. It adds volume to the burger and is a great way to sneak in some veggies! I also adore fresh dill in my burgers!

   Happiness Awaits

   Posted on July 6, 2009 at 11:07 am | Reply
8. Sagan said:

   Mmm yummy, that’s a great combination. And your adventure sounds like tons of fun!

   Posted on July 6, 2009 at 11:35 am | Reply
9. Emily L. said:

   My man doesn’t like: goat cheese, turkey burgers or spinach. But this makes me go GAH-GAH. next time HE’s in the mood for cow, I’ll mix up one of those delicacies. Merci!

   Posted on July 6, 2009 at 7:48 pm | Reply
10. Rebeca said:

    Yum! Thank you!

    Posted on July 6, 2009 at 9:37 pm | Reply
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12. Kristin (ChasRunner) said:

    Oooo I’ve made some similar to these before…but I STUFF the burgers with the goat cheese in the middle. OMG it is sooo good you must try it!

    Posted on July 16, 2009 at 9:52 am | Reply