Description
Flavorful jalapeño turkey burgers with crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and sharp cheddar for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey thigh meat (7% fat)
- 2 jalapeños (finely chopped)
- ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (extra mature)
- 4 slices streaky bacon
- 1 teaspoon jalapeño hot sauce (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 brioche burger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons chipotle mayo
- 1 jalapeño (sliced)
- 1 large avocado (smashed)
- 1 cup pink pickled onions
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped jalapeños, grated cheddar cheese, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Incorporate the jalapeño hot sauce if desired.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined, then divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a burger patty.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy and drain on paper towels, reserving the drippings.
- In the same skillet, add the turkey patties and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese.
- Toast the brioche buns in the skillet.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading chipotle mayo on the bun halves, placing the turkey patty on the bottom bun, and stacking crispy bacon, sliced jalapeños, smashed avocado, and pink pickled onions.
- Top with the other half of the bun and enjoy.
Notes
Allow patties to rest for 5 minutes after cooking for juicier burgers. Experiment with the number of jalapeños to adjust spice levels.