Oprah’s Favorite Mar a Lago Turkey Burger

Yes, this is Oprah’s favorite Mar A Lago turkey burger! Did you see that episode years and years ago? And can we also remember all of those amazing giveaways she did? Man those were some lucky audiences. And bloggers used to do giveaways allll the time and dang good ones, but guess what, we are realizing that readers just aren’t responding like they used to. Isn’t that sad?

I totally want to bring them back though. I mean, how cool would it be if we gave away a washer and dryer, cash or an awesome vacation? Am I right?! Ok, let’s move on with it and talk about this burger. It’s one of my favorites and the chutney totally is what makes it awesome.

This chutney reaaaaaaaallllllly had me worried. A lot. I worked it out though and just look at it in all it’s glory.

Do you see that chutney dripping? I know you want to take a bite.

This was my first time ever uttering the words, “mmmm this burger is good!!” Now if a true burger hater can become converted by it, I can bet ya money you will too cause guess what I don’t know any other burger haters so chances are you will be a lot more willing to give it a fair chance.

I never saw this whole episode, but my girlfriend, Lisa did and so I had to watch the portion with the making of this burger and it was worth it!! Enjoy!!!

At What Temperature Is Turkey Burger Done?

Hamburgers and turkey burgers are done at different temperatures.

Turkey burger should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Hamburger is done at 160 degrees.

Are Turkey Burgers Healthier Than Hamburgers?

While turkey is a little leaner and has a little less fat than lean hamburger, there is more protein in beef burger than turkey burger.

A 4-ounce cooked turkey burger (made from a combo of dark and light meat) has 193 calories, 11 grams of fat, 3 grams of saturated fat and 22 grams of protein.

For a 4-ounce cooked lean beef burger you’ll take in around 225 calories, 12 grams of fat, 5 gram of saturated fat and 27 grams of protein.

Can Turkey Burgers Be Cooked From Frozen?

Ground turkey, whether cooked or uncooked, can be reheated or cooked straight from the freezer.

Oprah’s Favorite Mar a Lago Turkey Burger

Yield: 1 recipe

Oprah's Favorite Mar a Lago Turkey Burger

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins

Prep Time: 2 hrs 50 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Print Recipe

Ingredients:

Recipe by the Mar-a-Lago people (I don’t know)

For the Burgers

• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 3 Granny Smith apples , peeled and diced
• 1/8 cup canola oil
• 4 pounds ground turkey breast
• 2 Tablespoons salt
• 2 Tablespoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Tabasco® chipotle pepper sauce
• 1 lemon , juiced and grated zest
• 1/2 bunch parsley , finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Major Grey’s Chutney , pureed

Mar-a-Lago Chutney

• 1 Anjou pear , peeled and diced
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 1/2 cups Major Grey’s Chutney
• 1/4 cup dried currants or raisins

Directions:

For the Burgers

1. Sauté the scallions, celery and apples in the canola oil until tender.
2. Let cool.
3. Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl.
4. Add sautéed items and the remaining ingredients.
5. Shape into eight 8-ounce burgers.
6. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
7. Season the turkey burgers with salt and pepper.
8. Place on a preheated, lightly oiled grill.
9. Grill each side for 7 minutes until meat is thoroughly cooked.
10. Let sit for 5 minutes.

For the Chutney

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Toss the diced pears with the cinnamon and salt.
3. Bake on a parchment-lined cookie sheet for 10 minutes.
4. Cool and mix with the chutney and currants or raisins.

*Note* We halved the recipe and still got 8 burgers. Also I have heard many say that the chutney is unnecessary… LIES! Ok, I don’t feel that strongly, but it seriously made it better for me to dip the burger in it. But, then again I am a saucy person.

Nutrition Information

Yield: 1 recipe, Serving Size: 1

• Amount Per Serving:
• Calories: 5051 Calories
• Total Fat: 157g
• Cholesterol: 1179.3mg
• Carbohydrates: 517.3g
• Fiber: 34.4g
• Sugar: 431.8g
• Protein: 407.1g

All images and text ©Carrian Cheney for Oh Sweet Basil.

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