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Jalapeño Cheddar Turkey Burgers

Savory Jalapeño Cheddar Turkey Burgers for Your Next Grill Night

These Jalapeño Cheddar Turkey Burgers are a delicious blend of spicy jalapeños and juicy turkey, perfect for any grill night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 6 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burgers
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey 93% lean for optimal juiciness
  • 1 cup Onion diced, any variety works
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or parsley as a substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh preferred
  • 1 medium Jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika sweet or smoked
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Assembly
  • 6 pieces Hamburger Buns soft and slightly toasted
  • 1 cup Guacamole homemade is recommended
  • 1 cup Tomato Slices
  • 1 cup Lettuce

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill on medium-high heat to about 375°F to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, diced onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, paprika, lime juice, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape into patties, making a slight indentation in the center.
  4. Grill the patties for 5-6 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Remove burgers, cover loosely with foil, and let them rest for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Toast the hamburger buns on the grill. Assemble the burgers with patty, guacamole, tomato, and lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Gently combine ingredients to avoid tough patties. Chill patties for better texture. Customize spice level with jalapeños.

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