Jalapeño Turkey Burgers | Pepper Jack

Jalapeño Turkey Burgers are a summertime barbecue must! Slightly spicy Pepper Jack cheese melted into tender turkey with sautéed jalapeños and sweet red onions. They're a huge crowd pleaser!

INGREDIENTS

• olive oil for the pan and grilling

• 1 cup finely chopped red onion

• ½ cup (about 4 ounces) finely chopped jalapeño peppers, seeds removed,

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

• 1 pound ground turkey

• 1 cup grated Pepper Jack cheese

• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (or ½ teaspoon table salt)

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• a few turns of freshly ground black pepper

• Sauté onion, peppers and garlic. Coat the bottom of a medium-large sauté pan with olive oil and place it over medium heat. Add the onion, jalapeños and garlic, and sauté until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

• Combine all of the ingredients. Once the onion mixture has cooled, in a large mixing bowl, combine it with the turkey, cheese, salt, cumin and pepper. Use a large mixing spoon or your hands (if necessary) to blend all of the ingredients together so they are evenly distributed.

• Grill. Preheat the BBQ or a stove-top grill, shape the turkey mixture into 4 evenly sized burgers. Drizzle them with oil and use your hands to gently rub it evenly over the surface.

  When the grill is very hot, add the burgers. Yummy!

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Of course every burger welcomes a few classic additions . . . toasty buns, tomatoes, lettuce, avocados, etc.

• As for spreads, try Chipotle Aioli. The smoky flavor and creamy texture complements almost any burger.  And to please a big crowd, you should always have ketchup and mustard on hand.