BEST SEASONED BURGERS RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire, seasoned salt, and black pepper.  Mix gently to combine well.  Divide the mixture into 6 even portions (about 6 ounces each).  Pat together into a tight ball, then press into a patty, ¾-inch thick. On the stovetop: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan. Place the patties in the skillet and let cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until the internal temperature of the turkey burger reaches 165˚, about 5 more minutes.  If you like cheese on your burgers, add it during the last minute of cooking, then cover to melt. Alternatively cook on the grill: Preheat your grill over medium-high heat, 400 to 425˚. Oil the grill grates. Place the patties on the grill over direct heat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, covered, or until the internal temperature reads 165˚. If you like cheese on your burgers, add during the last minute of cooking, then cover to melt. Serve immediately on toasted buns with whatever toppings you like!

Steps:

• Prepare the cheese, onion, and parsley. Prepare the following, transferring to a large bowl: Grate 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese on the small holes of a box grater until you have lightly packed 1/4 cup. Grate 1/4 medium red onion on the large holes of a box grater until you have 2 tablespoons. Finely chop 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves.
• Mix the panade. Add 3/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then mix with a silicone spatula until combined.
• Mix in the chicken by hand. Add 1 pound ground chicken and use your fingertips to gently combine. Do not overmix.
• Form into patties. Divide the mixture into 4 (6-ounce) portions. Form each into a patty that’s about 3/4-inch thick and 4-inches wide. Place on a plate or baking sheet.
• Chill the patties. Cover the patties with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
• Season the patties. Season the top of the patties with 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt.
• Cook the chicken burger patties. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the burgers salt side down (cook in 2 batches if needed so as not to crowd the pan). Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and cook undisturbed until a golden-brown crust forms on the bottom, about 6 minutes.
• Flip the burgers. Flip the burgers with a thin, flat spatula.
• Top with cheese and finish cooking. Top each burger with 1 slice of cheese, if desired. Cook until the burgers are cooked through and register an internal temperature of 160°F, 5 to 6 minutes more.
• Assemble the burgers. Assemble the burgers on hamburger buns with desired toppings such as lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, mashed or sliced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.