Spicy Turkey Burgers
12 slices cooked applewood smoked bacon
1 lb pounds ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large shallot finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 small red bell pepper finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp Tabasco sauce (add more if you like it spicer)
2 tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning
Vegetable oil for drizzling
1/2 pound deli sliced pepper jack cheese
4 crusty kaiser rolls split
1 cup sweet red pepper relish
Red leaf lettuce
Directions:
Ingredients:
Combine turkey, garlic, shallot or onion, thyme, cilantro or parsley, bell pepper, serrano or jalapeno pepper, cumin, hot pepper sauce, grill seasoning or salt and pepper.
Divide mixture into 4 equal mounds then form meat into patties.
Drizzle patties with vegetable oil to coat. Cook in skillet over medium high heat for 5to 6 minutes on each side.
Place 2 slices of cheese over each of the patties in the last 2 minutes of cooking, cover to melt cheese
Place cooked cheeseburgers into buns. Spread sweet relish or jelly on bun tops and set red leaf lettuce into place, using the relish or jelly as glue.
Top cheeseburgers with 2 slices of cooked, crisp bacon
Then serve with tortilla chips, tossed salad