Turkey Burgers with Jalapeno Cheese Sauce

Name: Turkey Burgers with Jalapeno Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Mexican Recipes
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

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

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.
Lightly oil 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 thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear.
Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and jalapeno cheese sauce.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 387 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 599mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Turkey Burgers with Jalapeno Cheese in Light & Tasty August/September 2006

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semoore

Sep 2, 2014

Used lean turkey and had a hard time holding patties together. Tasted great.
Justaname

Jun 19, 2011

Really good. I have made it several times.