Toaster Oven Turkey Burgers with Sweet Potato Buns
Ground turkey patties baked in a toaster oven and served between crispy sweet potato slices instead of traditional buns. Flavored with thyme and topped with fresh basil, tomato, and optional pesto. A lighter alternative to conventional burgers that requires minimal cleanup and comes together quickly.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat toaster oven to 375 degrees
- 2
Slice sweet potatoes into thick horizontal circles to use as buns
- 3
Bake potato slices for 5 minutes
- 4
Mix ground turkey with thyme
- 5
Shape turkey into patties sized to match the potato slices
- 6
Add patties to the toaster oven alongside the potato slices
- 7
Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, depending on patty thickness
- 8
Prepare pesto if using
- 9
Assemble burgers with tomato slices and fresh basil leaves
Tips
Pat sweet potato slices dry before baking to reduce moisture and help them crisp.
Check turkey patties at 10 minutes and continue baking if needed to ensure they reach safe internal temperature.
Good to Know
Cooked burgers refrigerate up to 3 days in an airtight container. Do not freeze sweet potato buns as they become mushy when thawed.
Prepare and shape turkey patties up to 8 hours ahead. Store covered in refrigerator. Slice sweet potatoes just before cooking to prevent browning.
Serve immediately after assembly while potato buns are still warm and turkey patties are hot.
Common Mistakes
Slice sweet potatoes too thin to avoid them falling apart during baking or assembly.
Underbake patties to avoid dry, crumbly texture; use an instant-read thermometer to confirm 165 degrees internal temperature.
Skip drying potato slices to avoid excessive moisture that prevents crisping.