JALAPENO-SWISS TURKEY BURGERS

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These easy turkey burgers are extra juicy and loaded with flavor. I think the spicy jalapenos give it just the right level of heat, but feel free to adjust the amount to amp it up or tone it down. -Wanda Allende, Orlando, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
4 pretzel hamburger buns, split and toasted
Optional toppings: Sliced jalapenos, salsa and sour cream

Steps:

Combine turkey, onion, salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Place burgers on an oiled grill rack or in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side., Top each burger with 1 slice cheese, jalapeno slices and a second slice of cheese. Grill or broil 1-2 minutes to melt cheese. Serve on buns; top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.