Ingredients
– 1.25 pounds 99% lean ground turkey
– 2 diced jalapenos (with seeds removed for less spice)
– 1 small minced onion
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 2 ounces light cream cheese
– 4 strips cooked center-cut bacon, chopped
Instructions
1-In a large bowl, mix half of the diced jalapenos, the minced onion, the ground turkey, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper; form the mixture into 8 thin patties.
2-In a separate small bowl, combine the remaining diced jalapenos, light cream cheese, and chopped bacon.
3-Place the cream cheese mixture on top of 4 of the patties, then cover each with one of the remaining plain patties, sealing the edges completely.
4-Cook the burgers in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked.
5-Serve with toppings like avocado to balance the heat, creating a meal that’s as visually appealing as it is tasty.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Adjust spice level by removing jalapeno seeds or substituting with milder peppers like poblano or bell peppers.
🥬 Consider using lettuce wraps for a lighter serving or buns as a treat.
🍔 Make sliders by dividing the recipe into 8 smaller patties for portion control and lower calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking in skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Calorie, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 493 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g