Jalapeño Cheddar Burgers
These burgers are made with favorites like cheese, mushrooms, onions and jalapeño to deliver a burger that is tender and juicy!
Author: Spendwithpennies/Photo credit to spendwithpennies.com
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
Instructions
- 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.
- To Grill
- 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°F.)
- To Broil
- 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°F.)