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Jalapeño Popper Turkey Burgers

Juicy Jalapeño Popper Turkey Burgers for a Flavor Explosion

These Jalapeño Popper Turkey Burgers are a healthy twist on classic flavors, perfect for summer grilling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey can substitute with ground chicken or beef
  • 1/4 cup Almond Flour omit for breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Minced Onion shallots can be used as a substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced is preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin can swap with paprika or coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Salt kosher salt is best
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground is ideal
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for grilling
For the Cheese Filling
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese can substitute with low-fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese or pepper jack for spiciness
  • 2 tablespoons Jalapeño Peppers use milder peppers if desired
For Topping
  • 4 strips Bacon turkey bacon can be used for a lighter option
  • 4 leaves Lettuce Wraps optional low-carb serving method

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and minced garlic. Blend until creamy and uniform. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, almond flour, minced onion, salt, black pepper, and cumin until just combined.
  3. Shape the turkey mixture into ¾-inch thick patties with a shallow well in the center.
  4. Stuff each patty with cheese filling and seal the edges.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and brush patties lightly with olive oil.
  6. Cook the stuffed patties for 7-8 minutes on each side, ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Let burgers rest for a few minutes before serving with bacon and lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, check the burgers with a meat thermometer and allow them to rest after grilling.

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