Jalapeño and White Cheddar Turkey Burgers with Turkey Bacon and Caramelized Onions

Ryan wanted turkey burgers dinner one night. We had the ground turkey and the buns, so why not? Well, how do we spice it up / change up the swiss and cheddar turkey burgers we made a while back? How about infusing it with some jalapeño peppers? I think yes! We happen to have turkey bacon that night as well, so we topped off the burgers with it and added caramelized onions. Pretty delish. And not to mention, you can make this with beef and pork bacon if you're out for a splurge!









Ingredients: 2 Burgers

• 3/4 lb Ground Turkey (white or dark - we used all white)
• 6 Slices of Jarred Jalapeño Peppers, diced
• 2 tbs Cubed White Cheddar, preferably from Wisconsin
• 3 Slices of Turkey Bacon
• Hamburger Seasoning, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 1-2 tbs Butter/Smart Balance Buttery Spread
• Hamburger Buns (we used whole wheat)

      Onions:

• Few Slices of White Onion
• 2 tbs Olive Oil

In a large bowl, combine the turkey with the jalapeño, cheddar (small cubes), and seasoning. Mix well. Form into patties.

Cook the turkey bacon in a non-stick frying pan, spray a little cooking spray before putting on the bacon. Once ready, remove and set aside. 

For the onions, heat up olive oil in a small skillet and then put in the onions. You can season them with salt and pepper. Toss them in the olive oil. Cover with a lid. Cook until translucent and dark in color.

[If you cook them on a grill, spread each side with the butter before cooking.]

Heat up the butter in the same skillet you used to cook the bacon. Once melted and hot, place the patties on the skillet. Cook on each side for about 4-5 minutes, until turkey is fully cooked through. 

To plate, layer the turkey burgers with the bacon and onions. Serve with ketchup and mustard as usual!