Pimento Cheese Turkey Burgers

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds ground turkey
• 1 Cup peppadew peppers
• 2 Cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 Ounces cream cheese
• 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper
• 6 Large hamburger buns
• Lettuce
• Red onions
• Sprouts

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, add peppadew peppers to a food processor and pulse a few times until they are in a fine dice.

2. Add shredded cheddar, cream cheese, mayo, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture is well combined.

3. Measure out 1/3 pound of ground turkey and flatten it into a burger shape. Place about 2 tablespoons of pimento cheese right in the center of the burger.

4. Carefully shape the ground turkey around the filling. It's okay if some filling is leaking out but try to keep it enclosed as much as possible.

5. Finish all the burgers before cooking them. You will have some leftover pimento cheese. It's great on crackers!
6. When the burgers are finished, season them well with salt and pepper.

7. Heat a cast iron skillet (or grill) to medium-high heat. Once hot, add a drizzle of oil and the turkey burgers. Cook them for 4-5 minutes per side until the burgers are cooked through and seared nicely. I actually prefer to cook these in a skillet so the filling stays in the burger.

8. Let the burgers cool for a minute or two so the filling isn't too hot. Then serve the burgers on a toasted bun with condiments, red onions, lettuce, and sprouts.