Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers

Name: Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 8 slices Swiss cheese; 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced; 4 pretzel hamburger buns, split and toasted; Optional toppings: Sliced jalapenos, salsa and sour cream

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

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, Florida

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
4 pretzel hamburger buns, split and toasted
Optional toppings: Sliced jalapenos, salsa and sour cream

Directions

1. Combine turkey, onion, salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties.
2. Place burgers on an oiled grill rack or in a 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 1 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 375 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.

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