Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, kosher salt, pepper, and shredded cheese in a large bowl. Mix gently with your hands for about one minute—overworking the meat makes burgers dense and tough. I've made this mistake before, learned it the hard way, and now I stop the second everything's combined.

Divide the mixture into four equal portions. Shape each into a patty about three-quarters inch thick, making a slight indent in the center with your thumb. This indent prevents the burger from puffing up and getting too thick during cooking, which I discovered by watching Tom cook too many domed burgers.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers—about two minutes. The oil should be hot enough that a small piece of meat sizzles immediately. If it's not hot enough, the outside won't brown properly and the burger stays pale and steamed-tasting.

Place all four 4th of july turkey burgers family recipe in the skillet without moving them. Cook for three to four minutes on the first side until the bottom develops a golden-brown crust. Resist the urge to press down with your spatula because that squeezes out all the moisture you worked to build in.

Flip the burgers and cook for another three to four minutes on the second side. The internal temperature should reach 165°F when you check with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part. I check every single one because ground turkey is unforgiving if undercooked, and food safety isn't where you cut corners.

In the final 30 seconds of cooking, place a slice of cheese on top of each burger if you want that melted finish. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil to trap heat and melt the cheese completely. The steam does this work faster than leaving it uncovered.

Transfer patriotic turkey burgers kids to a clean plate and let them rest for two minutes. This gives the juices a chance to settle back into the meat instead of running all over your bun and making it soggy.

Toast the burger buns lightly in the same skillet if there's oil left, about one minute per side, then build your burgers with ketchup, mustard, and any toppings you're using.