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Turkey Burgers with Jalapeno Cheese Sauce

This is a lighter version of a tasty burger that people enjoyed at a place I once worked. I substituted the beef with turkey and used low-fat cheese, but the results are tastier than the original crowd-pleaser. —Vicki Schurk of Hamden, Connecticut

6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

3 slices whole wheat bread, torn
1 cup fat-free milk, divided
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1-1/4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices tomato

Directions

In a large bowl, soak bread in 1/2 cup milk for 1 minute. Add the
garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and
mix well. Shape into six patties; set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine flour and remaining milk until smooth.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from the heat. Add cheese and jalapeno; stir until cheese is
melted. Keep warm.
Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill

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Turkey Burgers with Jalapeno Cheese Sauce (continued)

Directions (continued)

patties, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or
until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve
on buns with lettuce, tomato and jalapeno cheese sauce. Yield: 6
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 burger equals 387 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 100 mg cholesterol, 599 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 30 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.