Jalapeño turkey burgers are a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy ground turkey. Tender ground turkey stuffed with juicy bacon, pickled jalapenos and topped with melted white cheddar cheese. An easy grilling recipe!
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When it comes to summer, I’m all about grilling. There’s something about spending time in the backyard with family and friends, grilling, swimming, and just enjoying each other’s company in general, that brings a sense of peace & calm to my soul.
Burgers and sweet corn on the cob are my favorite things to grill, especially when there’s a crowd to feed. I love that the grill keeps the burgers from sitting in the fat, which can be so unhealthy. Another way I like to give my family a healthier burger is to use ground turkey instead of beef.
Thankfully, there are companies like Honeysuckle White, who through working with more than 700 independent farmers, produce wholesome turkeys that are raised without growth-promoting antibiotics. The meat is super tender and juicy, too. Plus, it’s lean, and not only is it great for burgers, but it’s also great for sausages, too.
It’s always fun to get creative with a burger recipe, and this Jalapeño turkey burger takes away the monotony of having the ‘same-old-burger’ every time.
My family is full of bacon lovers, and we also love spicy foods, so, when thinking up a new recipe, I thought bacon and jalapenos would make a great combination. And you’ve got to add cheese, I mean, that’s just a no-brainer. And yes, I get that it’s a bit of an oxymoron that I’m using a healthier meat, but adding bacon and cheese. However, it’s not a huge amount of bacon, but it does add a ton of flavor.
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Tender ground turkey stuffed with juicy bacon, pickled jalapenos and topped with melted white cheddar cheese. Perfect for the grill!
20 minPrep Time
15 minCook Time
35 minTotal Time
Yields 5
Save RecipeIngredients
- 1 1/4 pound Honeysuckle White fresh ground turkey
- 10 slices of bacon, cooked just before crisp, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/8 cup pickled jalapenos, diced
- 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder
- 1 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine turkey, bacon, jalapenos, salt, pepper, and garlic & onion powders
- Pat into five 1/4 pound patties
- Place bread crumbs on a medium plate
- Place one turkey patty on the plate to coat in bread crumbs; turn patty over to coat other side
- Repeat with remaining patties
- Grill at 350 degrees for 5-6 minutes on one side; turn over and cook another 5-6 minutes or until burgers reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit
Notes
Always cook turkey to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Calories 1287
- Total Fat: 49 g 75.38%
- Saturated Fat: 13 g 65%
- Cholesterol: 391 mg 130.33%
- Sodium: 1699 mg 70.79%
- Potassium: 1353 mg 38.66%
- Total Carbohydrate: 82 g %
- Sugar: 8 g
- Protein: 128 g
- Vitamin A: 7.48%
- Calcium: 269 mg 26.9%
- Iron: 12 mg 66.67%
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