Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers
These easy turkey burgers are extra juicy and loaded with flavor. I think the spicy jalapenos give it
just the right level of heat, but feel free to adjust the amount to amp it up or tone it down.
—WANDA ALLENDE ORLANDO, FLSTART TO FINISH: 25 MIN.
MAKES: 4 SERVINGS1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, finely chopped
³₄teaspoon salt
¹₄ teaspoon pepper
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
4 pretzel hamburger buns, split and
toasted
Optional toppings: sliced jalapeno,
salsa and sour cream
1.Combine turkey, onion, salt and
pepper;mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape
into four½-in.-thick patties.
2.Place burgers on an oiled grill rack or
ina greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Grill,
covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in.
from heat until a thermometer reads
165°, 4-6 minutes per side.
3.Top each burger with one slice cheese,
jalapeno slices and a second slice of
cheese. Grill or broil 1-2 minutes to melt
cheese. Serve on buns; top as desired.
Test Kitchen TipsHandle the turkey
mixture gently for tender burgers.If you
aren’t a fan of Swiss, try these with
provolone.Some jalapenos are spicierthan others. Taste a slice before adding
them as a topping.Health Tip: You may be
tempted to use ground turkey breast in
this recipe. Don’t! The patties are pretty
simple, and they need the extra fat to keep
them tender and juicy and to keep them
from crumbling.
PER SERVING 1 burger: 375 cal., 16g fat
(6g sat. fat), 95mg chol., 767mg sodium,
25g carb. (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g pro.