Jalapeño Cheddar Burgers (Turkey or Beef)

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
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper , diced (seeds removed if you prefer less spice)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Rolls & Toppings as desired

  Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium or oven to broil on high.
  2. In a small bowl combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder and diced jalapeno.
  3. Combine meat, salt & pepper and minced onion. Divide meat into 4 even pieces (7oz each). Take 1/4 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

  1. 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 degrees F.)

  To Broil

  1. 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 degrees F.)