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Jalapeño Pepper Jack Turkey Burgers

A delicious and healthier twist on classic burgers, featuring lean ground turkey, spicy jalapeños, and creamy pepper jack cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Mixture
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2-3 pieces jalapeño peppers, finely chopped Adjust quantity for spice preference.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 piece egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving
  • Burger buns
  • Your choice of toppings (lettuce, tomato, etc.)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together the ground turkey, shredded pepper jack cheese, chopped jalapeños, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Form the mixture into burger patties.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook the patties for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve on burger buns with your choice of toppings.

Notes

Make sure not to overmix the turkey mixture to keep the burgers tender. If you want extra flavor, marinate the patties in your favorite sauce for a few hours before cooking. Use fresh jalapeños for more vibrant flavor and adjust the amount based on your spice level preference.