Description
Jalapeño Pepper Jack Turkey Burgers are a flavor-packed delight, perfect for summer grilling. Juicy ground turkey meets spicy jalapeños and melted pepper jack cheese, creating a mouthwatering experience that brings backyard barbecues to your kitchen. Easy to prepare and customizable with fresh toppings, these burgers are sure to impress at any gathering or casual dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh jalapeños
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 sturdy burger buns
- Toppings (lettuce, tomato, avocado) – as desired
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and finely chopping the jalapeños.
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey with jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs until well combined.
- Form the mixture into four equal patties about 1 inch thick; make an indentation in the center of each patty.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties for 6-7 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Add cheese slices during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- Toast buns lightly on the grill and assemble burgers with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg