Sweet & Spicy BBQ Bacon Hawaiian Turkey Burgers

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground turkey breast, lean
  • 5 slices Turkey bacon

• Produce

  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 4 Pineapple, fresh slices
  • 1/2 White onion, medium

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Bbq sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Salt and pepper, freshly ground

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 4 Hamburger buns, whole grain or gluten free

• Dairy

  • 4 slices Pepper jack cheese

Found on ambitiouskitchen.com

Description

Ingredients

• 5 slices turkey bacon
• 1 pound lean ground turkey breast (at least 93% lean) or can use 99%
• 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce (aim for low sugar)
• ½ medium white onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more if you like spicier
• pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• Freshly ground salt and pepper
• 4 fresh pineapple slices, ½ inch thick
• 4 slices of pepper jack cheese
• FOR SERVING:
• 4 whole grain or gluten free hamburger buns
• Toppings: Sliced onions, extra bbq sauce

Directions

• Cook turkey bacon according to directions on the package. Once crispy and fully cooked, transfer to a paper towel and pat dry. Allow a few minutes to cool, then coarsely chop the bacon and set aside.
• Make the turkey burgers by adding the ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, bbq sauce, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Mix with your hands until evenly combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into ¾ inch patties.
• Grill over medium-hot heat for 5-8 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through and a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. While the burgers are cooking, grill the pineapple slices until browned, turning once; During the last few minutes of cooking the burgers, add a slice of cheese on top of each burger; cover the grill for about 1 minute while the cheese melts.
• Place the burgers on buns, top with grilled pineapple slices, drizzle with extra bbq sauce and top with onions. Serve immediately. Great with sweet potato fries or fresh fruit!
• Notes:
• You can also cook these burgers indoors by broiling them in the oven about 3 inches from the top; broil 5-7 minutes on each side.

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