Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers

  Chicken & Turkey

These easy turkey burgers are extra juicy and loaded with flavor. I think the spicy jalapenos give it just the right level of heat, but feel free to adjust the amount to amp it up or tone it down.

Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
  • 4 pretzel hamburger buns, split and toasted
  • Optional toppings: Sliced jalapenos, salsa and sour cream

Instructions

  • 1. Combine turkey, onion, salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties.
  • 2. Place burgers on an oiled grill rack or in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side.
  • 3. Top each burger with 1 slice cheese, jalapeno slices and a second slice of cheese. Grill or broil 1-2 minutes to melt cheese. Serve on buns; top as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 375 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.

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