Serves 4
35 min
Mini Spicy Creole Turkey Patties with Creole Yogurt
Recipe GLPR61003064ef1a42
These handcrafted turkey patties deliver authentic Creole flavor with a satisfying kick of cayenne. Packed with fresh aromatics and bound with eggs and panko, they're pan-seared until golden and served alongside a cooling, tangy Creole-spiced yogurt sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner with vegetables or over greens.
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Ingredients
1 pound ground dark meat turkey
2 stalks celery stalks, diced finely
4 whole green onions, diced finely
4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
2 whole large eggs, whisked
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Creole spice mix
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
salt
black pepper
olive oil
¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
½ lemon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon green onion greens, chopped
Directions
Combine the ground turkey, diced celery, diced green onions, minced garlic, whisked eggs, panko bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon Creole spice mix, cayenne pepper, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Gently mix with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Form the turkey mixture into 12 small patties, each about 2 inches in diameter and roughly 3/4 inch thick. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches if needed, carefully place the turkey patties in the hot skillet, being careful not to crowd the pan.
Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on the first side without moving them, until the bottoms are golden brown. Gently flip each patty and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the second side, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F when measured with a meat thermometer in the thickest part. Transfer to a clean plate.
While the patties cook, prepare the Creole yogurt sauce: in a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Creole spice mix, chopped green onion greens, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve the warm turkey patties with a generous dollop of Creole yogurt sauce on the side or spooned on top. Serves 4.
