Smoked Cajun Burgers: Juicy Turkey Bacon Bliss at Home
These Smoked Cajun Burgers combine juicy turkey with crispy bacon and a kick of Cajun spice, perfect for any backyard barbecue.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Form the mixture into patties.
- Place the patties in the smoker and cook for approximately 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- If using cheese, add a slice on top of each burger during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your taste.
- Add toppings like lettuce, tomato, and spicy mayo for an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Smoked Cajun Burgers, Turkey Bacon Burgers, BBQ Recipes