Spicy Turkey Burgers with Pepper Jack Cheese
Enjoy flavorful spicy turkey burgers with melted pepper jack cheese!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 0.33 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 whole jalapeño, diced remove seeds for less heat
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 2 pounds 94% lean ground turkey
- 6 slices pepper jack cheese, optional
- 1 whole hamburger buns
- 1 whole jalapeño slices
- 1 serving spicy mayo or ranch dressing
- 1 serving guacamole
- 1 whole tomato
- 1 whole lettuce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, shredded pepper jack cheese, onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño, Worcestershire sauce, salt, smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper.
- Add the ground turkey to the mixture and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 6 patties, each around 6 ounces (approximately a heaping 1/2 cup each).
- Place the patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the grill to high and grease with vegetable oil. Cook the turkey burgers for about 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 165°F (74°C).
- Serve the turkey burgers on hamburger buns with your choice of toppings like jalapeño slices, spicy mayo, guacamole, tomato, and lettuce.
- Store any leftover turkey burgers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
For a milder version, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño before dicing. Store any leftover turkey burgers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.