Last summer, I published one of my favorite burger recipes. Black bean burgers are DEFINITELY one of my top choices and even meat eaters tend to agree. They’re big, thick, and hearty and meat eaters (plus non meat eaters!) around the world have raved about them. My caprese pesto chicken burgers are the most flavorful chicken burgers I’ve had. Lately I’ve been playing around with turkey burger recipes and I’m confident I found the best combination of ingredients to make an absolutely divine burger. Meet my jalapeño pepper jack turkey burgers. We loved these.
Here’s What You’ll Love
Juicy (not dry) Crazy flavorful Thick and satisfying Medium spicy, but you can adjust the heat Relatively easy
Turkey burgers are leaner than beef burgers, so they definitely dry out quickly. We fix all that with today’s recipe. Shockingly good. Look how thick and hearty!
Overview of Ingredients in These Turkey Burgers
Ground turkey simply doesn’t contain the same flavor profile as ground beef, so it’s up to you to add extra flavor to the burgers. After playing around with different spices, binders, and herbs, I found the following list to be the real deal. Each ingredient adds a little something special and I encourage you to try the recipe as written. However, feel free to substitute your preferred flavors!
If You Crave Big Flavor, Make These Jalapeño Pepper Turkey Burgers!
Overview: How to Make Jalapeño Pepper Jack Turkey Burgers
You could also enjoy the turkey burger plain, on a salad, or chopped up in a wrap. These jalapeño pepper jack turkey burgers are crazy flavorful, so they truly don’t need any extras!
Don’t Overcook
Cook the turkey burgers until a meat thermometer registers 165°F (74°C). Overcooking the turkey burgers will quickly dry them out, so keep a close eye on the grill or stove. They’ll cook in about 10 minutes on a high heat grill or medium-high stove. Keep the grill closed or place a lid over the skillet.
Are They Spicy?
The exact recipe below yields medium spicy turkey burgers. I don’t like super spicy foods, but loved these. If you don’t like spicy or are sensitive to spice, leave out the jalapeño pepper and substitute cheddar cheese for the pepper jack cheese. If you want a spicier kick, add another chopped jalapeño. Making these for every cookout for the remainder of the summer. They’d be a fantastic main attraction on your menu of Memorial Day recipes, too. For inspiration on what to serve after the burgers, head over to our list of 25+ desserts for a BBQ cookout, including these favorite chocolate chip cookies.
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