Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers

By Brie

"With a chipotle chile pepper, mozzarella cheese and other seasonings, you will absolutely love this spicy, yet flavorful, burger!"

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped or two
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt--Mesquite Grill Mates
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• can substitute cheese if desired--Monterrey jack would be great!
• Added Sriacha instead of chipotle.
• Added chopped green onions.
• Added dried sage.
• Added chopped & seeded pepperoncini.
• Melted Sharp White Cheddar on top. A Wonderful contrast!!!

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.

Place the ground turkey, onion, cilantro, chipotle chile pepper, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl; mix well. Form into 4 patties.

Cook the hamburgers on the preheated grill until the turkey is no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Place the mozzarella slices on the patties 2 minutes before they are ready. Serve on the toasted buns.

Place foil on top of burgers when they come off of the grill to rest.

The cheese will melt beautifully!