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Turkey Burgers with Jalapeno Cheese Sauce

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.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Turkey Burgers with Jalapeno Cheese Sauce (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and
  • lightly coat the grill rack. Grill patties, covered, over medium
  • heat or broil 4 in. from the 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.
Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.
© Taste of Home 2013