TURKEY BURGERS WITH JALAPENO CHEESE SAUCE

Turkey Burgers with Jalapeno Cheese Sauce image

This is a lighter version of a tasty burger that people enjoyed at a place I once worked. I substituted the beef with turkey and used low-fat cheese, but the results are tastier than the original crowd-pleaser. -Vicki Schurk of Hamden, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 slices whole wheat bread, torn
1 cup fat-free milk, divided
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1-1/4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
6 lettuce leaves
6 slices tomato

Steps:

In a large bowl, soak bread in 1/2 cup milk for 1 minute. Add the garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine flour and remaining milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheese and jalapeno; stir until cheese is melted. Keep warm. , Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. , Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and jalapeno cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges