Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers (Turkey or Beef

• Meat

  • 28 oz Turkey or beef, lean

• Produce

  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper, fresh
  • 2 tbsp Onion

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Rolls & toppings as desired
  • 1 Salt & pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 2 oz Cheddar cheese
  • 4 tbsp Cream cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 28 oz lean turkey or beef (not extra lean)
• 2 tablespoons finely minced onion
• salt & pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons cream cheese
• 2 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, diced (seeds removed if you prefer less spice)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Rolls & Toppings as desired

Directions

• Preheat grill to medium or oven to broil on high.
• In a small bowl combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder and diced jalapeno.
• Combine meat, salt & pepper and minced onion. Divide meat into 4 even pieces (7oz each). Take ¼ of the cream cheese mixture and flatten it into a pancake shape. Wrap beef or turkey around the cheese ensuring the cheese mixture is completely covered. Brush each burger with a little bit of olive oil.
• Grill burgers over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until completely cooked. (Turkey should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees and beef should reach 160 degrees.)
• Place burgers on a foil covered pan approximately 6 from the broiler. Broil 5-6 minutes on each side or until completely cooked. (Turkey should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees and beef should reach 160 degrees.)