Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Blake Van Denburgh, the manager of Turkey to Go, wraps up our 12 Days of Grilling representing the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association.
minnesotaturkey.com
Click here to print recipe: kstp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Turkey-Burger-with-Cranberry-Compote-and-Herbed-Cream-Cheese.pdf
Turkey Burger with Cranberry Compote and Herbed Cream Cheese
PREP TIME: 15 min | COOK TIME: 20–25 min | SERVES: 4
Ingredients:
Cranberry compote:
• 12 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries
• ½ cup sugar
• Zest and juice of 1 orange
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
Herbed cream cheese:
• 1 block cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1 tsp. rosemary
• Dash of olive oil
Burger assembly:
• Turkey burger patties
• Burger buns
Directions:
Herbed cream cheese:
1. Mix cream cheese, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, rosemary and olive oil together until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
Cranberry compote:
2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes.
3. Add the remaining compote ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes or until the mixture reaches your desired consistency. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Burger assembly:
4. Grill turkey burger patties until fully cooked.
5. Place the burger on the bottom bun and top with a generous spoonful of cranberry compote. Spread the herbed cream cheese on the top bun and serve.
Blake Van Denburgh, the manager of Turkey to Go, wraps up our 12 Days of Grilling representing the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association.
minnesotaturkey.com
Click here to print recipe: kstp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Turkey-Burger-with-Cranberry-Compote-and-Herbed-Cream-Cheese.pdf
Turkey Burger with Cranberry Compote and Herbed Cream Cheese
PREP TIME: 15 min | COOK TIME: 20–25 min | SERVES: 4
Ingredients:
Cranberry compote:
• 12 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries
• ½ cup sugar
• Zest and juice of 1 orange
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
Herbed cream cheese:
• 1 block cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1 tsp. rosemary
• Dash of olive oil
Burger assembly:
• Turkey burger patties
• Burger buns
Directions:
Herbed cream cheese:
1. Mix cream cheese, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, rosemary and olive oil together until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
Cranberry compote:
2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes.
3. Add the remaining compote ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes or until the mixture reaches your desired consistency. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Burger assembly:
4. Grill turkey burger patties until fully cooked.
5. Place the burger on the bottom bun and top with a generous spoonful of cranberry compote. Spread the herbed cream cheese on the top bun and serve.
