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Stuffed Southwest Turkey Burgers with Pepper Jack & Guacamole

Juicy Stuffed Southwest Turkey Burgers with Pepper Jack & Guacamole

Stuffed Southwest Turkey Burgers with Pepper Jack & Guacamole are juicy delights packed with zesty green chiles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Patties
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Can substitute with ground chicken
  • 4 oz Pepper Jack Cheese Diced
  • 1 tsp Cumin Optional spice
  • 1/2 cup Green Chiles Fresh or canned
For Assembly
  • 1 cup Guacamole Or substitute with sliced avocado
  • 4 pcs Buns Gluten-free buns work well
  • 1 cup Salsa Pick mild or spicy based on taste

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, diced pepper jack cheese, cumin, and chopped green chiles. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into thick patties about 1 inch in thickness. Chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the chilled patties on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, then flip and grill for another 5 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. Once patties are cooked, place each patty onto a bun, top with guacamole and salsa, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the patties for best results to prevent breaking during cooking. Use a thermometer to ensure safe consumption.

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