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Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers (aka Spanakopita Burgers) with Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Red Peppers and a Spinach and Feta Sauce

[heart_this] · Jul 23, 2014 · 40 Comments

Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers (aka Spanakopita Burgers) with Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Red Peppers and a Spinach and Feta Sauce

Spinach and feta chicken burgers themed after spanakopita (Greek spinach phyllo pie) with grilled halloumi, roasted red peppers and a spinach and feta sauce!

Spanakopita is a tasty Greek phyllo spinach and feta pie and I was thinking that the flavours would also be amazing in burger form; just perfect for summer grilling! I kept the patties nice and simple and yet packed them with flavour starting out using chicken for the base, though turkey would also be good, and I mixed in plenty of spinach and feta, along with some dill and green onions. Now these spinach and feta patties are super tasty just like this and I could easily eat them alone, or in burgers with lettuce, tomato and red onion as I had planned but I could not resist kicking things up a bit.
First off, I feel that every good burger should have bacon but it did not really fit the theme of these burgers so I went for the next best thing, grilled halloumi, which is almost as good as bacon and also an ingredient commonly seen in Mediterranean cuisine. Up next was a no brainer, roasted red peppers; and with that I thought that I was done but something kept nagging me… where was the cheese sauce? <spookyvoice>This burger needs a cheese sauce…</spookyvoice> Alright so I added a cheese sauce, a spanakoptia themed cheese sauce, starting with a bechamel base adding plenty of melted feta along with spinach and dill. With that final component my spanakoptia themed burgers, aka my spinach and feta chicken burgers with grilled halloumi, roasted red peppers and a spinach and feta sauce, were complete!

Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers (aka Spanakopita Burgers) with Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Red Peppers and a Spinach and Feta Sauce
Just look at all of that tasty, ooey and gooey spinach and feta cheese sauce!

Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers (aka Spanakopita Burgers) with Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Red Peppers and a Spinach and Feta Sauce
Now that’s a mouthful! (Both the burger and it’s name!)

Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers (aka Spanakopita Burgers) with Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Red Peppers and a Spinach and Feta Sauce

Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers (aka Spanakopita Burgers) with Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Red Peppers and a Spinach and Feta Sauce

Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers (aka Spanakopita Burgers) with Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Red Peppers and a Spinach and Feta Sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4

Spinach and feta chicken burgers themed after spanakopita (Greek spinach phyllo pie) with grilled halloumi, roasted red peppers and a spinach and feta sauce!

ingredients
    For the sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup feta, crumbled
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For the burgers:
  • 1 pound ground chicken (or turkey)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta, crumbled
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dill, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 buns, optionally toasted or grilled
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 8 ounces halloumi, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 roasted red peppers, cut into 4 pieces
directions
    For the sauce:
  1. Melt the butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat until frothy, mix in the flour and cook until a light golden brown, mix in the milk and simmer until it thickens, add the feta and cook until it melts, mix in the spinach, dill and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and remove from heat when the spinach wilts.
  2. For the burgers:
  3. Mix the chicken, spinach, feta, garlic, green onions, dill, salt and pepper, form into 4 patties, oil the grill, heat to medium high and cook the patties, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Grill the halloumi slices, about 2 minutes per side, and hit them with the lemon juice.
  5. Assemble the burgers and enjoy!
Option: For a more pantry ready versions, replace 2 cups fresh spinach with 1/2 10 ounce package frozen spinach, squeezed and drained and replace the 2 tablespoons dill with 1 teaspoon dried dill.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 720, Fat 41g (Saturated 21g, Trans 0.3g), Cholesterol 243mg, Sodium 1324mg, Carbs 37g (Fiber 2g, Sugars 11g), Protein 50g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. Jenny says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    This looks like the PERFECT burger!!

    Reply
  2. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    Kevin, oh my word!!! This burger is perfection!! Especially love the sauce and the halloumi!! WOW!

    Reply
  3. Julie @ Table for Two says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    This looks AMAZING!

    Reply
  4. Amy Lee Scott says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    Kevin, this is one glorious burger! I've been craving spanakopita so this is calling my name. The addition of grilled halloumi makes me a tad weak in the knees 🙂

    Reply
  5. kevin says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    Amy Lee Scott: I know, grilled halloumi is just so good!

    Reply
  6. Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    This looks intense! Cheese sauce > cheese

    Reply
  7. Kate @ Babaganosh says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    Grilled Halloumi. That sounds amazing. Where can I get some Halloumi to grill and to put on my burger?

    Reply
  8. kevin says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    Kate @ Babaganosh: You can get halloumi at most cheese shops and a lot of larger grocery stores are also carrying it these days.

    Reply
  9. Heather Christo says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    TOTALLY freaking amazing Kevin What a combo!

    Reply
  10. Sara says

    July 23, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    That burger looks amazing! Wow!

    Reply
  11. Helene Peloquin says

    July 23, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    Kevin you never stop to impress me. I really have to buy halloumi and grill it. This burger is such a nice creation and looks delicious.

    Reply
  12. marla {Family Fresh Cooking} says

    July 23, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    All that sauce…LOVE these burgers Kevin!

    Reply
  13. kevin says

    July 23, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    Helene Peloquin: You so have to try grilled or fried (in a touch of butter) halloumi! Hit it with a splash of lemon and enjoy it while still warm!

    Reply
  14. Catherine says

    July 23, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    Absolutely great looking burger!! These would certainly be wonderful to sit down too. Blessings, Catherine

    Reply
  15. Nathalie C. | Devoted Foodie says

    July 23, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    Big fan of spanakopita…this burger looks quite tasty.

    Reply
  16. Michelle Hershman says

    July 23, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    I love spanakopita and everything about this burger. Yummm!

    Reply
  17. Gwen says

    July 23, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    This is the most mouthwatering burger i have ever seen! I've never come across Halloumi cheese but will hunt it down immediately!

    Reply
  18. Arthur in the Garden! says

    July 23, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    Very nice recipe!

    Reply
  19. Gaby says

    July 23, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    Over the top amazing! Wish I had this for dinner!

    Reply
  20. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

    July 24, 2014 at 7:27 am

    OMG these look amazing! Need these in my life!

    Reply
  21. heather gilmour says

    July 24, 2014 at 8:59 am

    Looks so tasty and mouthwatering!
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  22. janalee says

    July 24, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    I'm confused. Under burger ingredients, you list spinach twice. Can you clarify for me, please? Also, what is halloumi? Love your recipes, by the way. They are so interesting and unique.

    Reply
  23. janalee says

    July 24, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    I just reread the recipe. Is the second listing of spinach (the 1 cup) under the burger ingredients actually used in the assembly of the burger?

    Reply
  24. The Lady Olive says

    July 25, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    This recipe makes my mouth water! http://theladyolive.com

    Reply
  25. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    July 27, 2014 at 12:58 am

    i love a good spanakopita but never tried a burger version.. great idea! definitely recreating this in my kitchen!

    Reply
  26. Gaby says

    July 27, 2014 at 2:33 am

    I need to add this to the menu asap!

    Reply
  27. Kate Ramos says

    July 28, 2014 at 11:09 am

    I'm pretty sure I never saw that at an Greek diner, 'cause if I had I would've ordered it immediately!

    Reply
  28. Rachel @LittleChefBigAppetite says

    July 31, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    I love making turkey burgers and I am always looking for ways to change it up! Love this idea!

    Reply
  29. Nikki @Seeded at the Table says

    August 1, 2014 at 1:43 am

    Holy cow! This burger is seriously amazing! My kind of chow down!

    Reply
  30. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    August 6, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    These flavors do look amazing in burger form! Yum!

    Reply
  31. Candied Nuts says

    August 7, 2014 at 11:16 am

    I love burger and this burger sound delectable. I am drooling over my keyboard.

    Reply
  32. Cook with Desy says

    August 7, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    This looks deslishes! Will try it soon.

    xoxo
    http://www.cookwithdesy.com

    Reply
  33. [email protected] says

    August 8, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    Kevin I have never before seen a burger so flavorful. That spinach feta sauce looks so good!

    Reply
  34. Helene Peloquin says

    August 10, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    This is a burger we would enjoy here, I love these flavours together Kevin.

    Reply
  35. kevin says

    August 16, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    janalee: The first spinach goes in the patty and the second spinach goes into the assembly of the burger. Halloumi in a Mediterranean cheese that you can fry without it melting and once fried it squeaks when you chew it.

    Reply
  36. Anonymous says

    September 24, 2015 at 12:44 am

    Made these tonight and they were very good. I didn't have time to buy halloumi, so I just left it out. The sauce was delicious, my son and I dipped pita chips into it, so good.

    Reply
  37. WWCook says

    January 9, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    If it wasn't 12.35 a.m I would make this burger now. So gotta wait til morning:) That picture looks so delicious.

    Reply
  38. Cheryl Harrison says

    July 22, 2019 at 9:38 am

    Made these last night; everyone said they were the best burgers EVER! So glad I found this recipe.

    Reply
  39. Gilmer Gal says

    August 17, 2019 at 2:57 pm

    I have to ask: In the nutrition section, does it include the bun? I want to make these! Great reviews and that motivates me.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  40. Rayann Hickey says

    February 3, 2021 at 11:28 am

    This was truly delicious. I raised my eyebrows at the addition of so much raw spinach to the meat, fearing it would be too wet and sure enough, my patties would not hold together. I added an egg, which made it even sloppier, so I formed the loose patties up against the side of my bowl and put it in the freezer for about 45 minutes. Perfect! I didn’t dare put them on the grill, but they cooked up beautifully in an iron skillet. Served them on toasted ciabatta rolls. I need to double the sauce next time, because I wanted a big scoop on every bite!

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