Jalapeno Cheddar Turkey Burgers

 Jalapeno Cheddar Turkey Burgers

from Mel's Kitchen Cafe

This is a tried and true recipe that we use at least once a month. Turkey burgers can be really bland, but these have a great flavor. It's pretty versatile. The jalapeno doesn't make them hot, but you can totally leave it out if you want.  I often skip the grated cheese. Be sure you buy the turkey that isn't in a tube because they'll be really runny and hard to form. Sometimes I add some bread crumbs to help them hold their shape if they are too squishy.

Ingredients

2 lbs. ground turkey (in a square package not in a tube)

1/2 cup finely diced onion

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 small jalapeno seeded and finely chopped

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp paprika

Juice of 1/2 lime

1/2 to 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

For Serving

6 hamburger buns

Guacamole 

Sliced cheese of your choice

Tomatoes

Lettuce

Directions

Mix the ingredients together and form into patties.  Cook on a grill heated to medium high until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.