Mini Spicy Creole Turkey Patties with Creole Yogurt

Name: Mini Spicy Creole Turkey Patties with Creole Yogurt
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Creole
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

Recipe GLPR61003064ef1a42

Creole

Appetizer

35 min

392 cal

Servings: 4

Oven

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

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.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Ground turkey and pantry staples are widely stocked at Charlotte chains like Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Walmart, so no special trips are required. The recipe clocks in near its stated 35 minutes if you account for a few minutes of chopping celery and green onion, then browning the patties, which is honest. At roughly $2–$2.50 per serving, this is cheap eating—ground turkey is the anchor cost, and everything else is seasonally available or shelf-stable. The bigger question is household fit: these are small patties designed to be appetizers or part of a composed plate rather than a standalone weeknight dinner, so for a family meal you'd need substantial sides.