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Jalapeño Popper Inspired Turkey Burger

Published: May 27, 2020 · Modified: Nov 4, 2020 by greenlitebitescom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

The flavors of jalapeño poppers in a super fun, light, turkey burger!

Jalapeño Popper Inspired Turkey Burgers

After reposting my Turkey and Black Bean Burgers, I had a burst of inspiration on Memorial Day.

It's been a while since I experiment with a new Turkey Burger idea and I forgot how much fun it is. Ground turkey is such an excellent conduit for flavor as it's not, well, as "beefy" as beef.

Jalapeño Popper Inspired Turkey Burgers - Ingredients

Inspired by the simplicity of jalapeño Poppers, I loaded these burgers with jalapenos and scallions.

Jalapeño Popper Inspired Turkey Burgers - patties

Then grilled them and topped with cream cheese.

Jalapeño Popper Inspired Turkey Burgers - cooking

Notice, only one has cheese. That's because I knew I was the only one who would eat these. At least that's what I thought!

After eating his regular beef burger, the teen asked if he could try one of mine. He just added a squirt of ketchup and said it was good. I have to keep reminding myself how much of a food experimenter he is. The 9-Year-Old has calloused me. He, of course, needed to be persuaded to eat just half a regular burger.

They really couldn't be more different. It's amazing!

Anyway, I hope these inspire you. Don't forget to have fun with your food. 🙂

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Jalapeño Popper Inspired Turkey Burgers

Prep 10 mins

Cook 10 mins

Total 20 mins

Author Roni Noone

Yield 4 Burger Patties

The flavors of jalapeño poppers in a super fun, light, turkey burger! Spicy up burger night with this super easy turkey burger recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 93% Lean Ground Turkey 
  • 3 jalapeño peppers, diced
  • 3 scallions, diced
  • ½ cup Old Fashioned Oats (40g)
  • Salt and Pepper 

Instructions

Preheat your grill or grill pan on medium-high.

Combine all ingredients and form into four patties.

Place on the hot grill and cook for about 4-5 aside.

Top with cream cheese for that jalapeno popper texture and flavor!

Notes

  • I removed the seeds and ribs of the jalapeno, but you can leave them or more heat. I will probably do that next time. 
  • Use the whole scallion, white and green parts. 
  • Lots of people have told me their turkey burgers don't stay together. I think the secret is in the cooking process, not ingredients. Make sure your grill is nice and hot. There should be a sizzle when you place them. Then, leave them alone for at least four minutes until you can see them about halfway cooked. Doing so will create a nice sear and grill mark. If your turkey burgers are sticking, it probably means you are trying to flip them too soon. 
  • I topped my first one with cream cheese but then ran out. A wedge of Laughing Cow works just as good and is a little lighter! 
  • Nutritional information is just for the patty. 

Courses Dinner

Cuisine Any

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 burger patty

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204

% Daily Value

Total Fat 9 g

14%

Total Carbohydrates 8 g

3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g

8%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 23 g

46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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