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    Home » Chicken & Turkey » Grilled Jalapeño Pepper Jack Turkey Burgers

    Grilled Jalapeño Pepper Jack Turkey Burgers

    May 21, 2014 · by Valentina · 20 Comments

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    If you like Jalapeño Turkey Burgers, you'll LOVE Jalapeno Pepper Jack Turkey Burgers. Just imagine that rich and creamy, slightly spicy cheese added to the heat of the peppers -- all in a delicious burger! Grilled Jalapeño Pepper Jack Turkey Burger on parchment

    Rich savory, spicy flavors, melting cheese, the char from the grill . . . . the combination of ingredients in these burgers is so incredibly delicious.

    Whether you're having a summer barbecue on the weekend, or a weeknight family dinner -- everyone will thank you when you make Grilled Jalapeño Pepper Jack Turkey Burgers!
    Jalapeno Pepper Jack Turkey Burger with red onion and tomato on parchment paper with one jalapeno sliced in half.

    Recipe Tips and Substitutions

    • If you want less heat, use regular jack cheese and go easy on the jalapeños. And of course, if you want more heat, use more.
    • If you're serving anyone gluten-free, you can use big Butter lettuce leaves to wrap their burgers.
    • I recommend grilling because I love the smoky flavor that's added from the char. However, you could just as easily sauté them in a cast iron skillet. Either way, the flavor combination will still knock your socks off.

    What to Serve with Them

    Really, all you need to add is a salad or side of veggies and dinner is ready.

    And I always love an ice cream dessert after a burger. Don't you?

    This Coffee Mud Pie would be absolutely fantastic with them.

    Chocolate Coffee Mud Pie on a pink and white plate

    Enjoy every single bite of your super delicious Jalapeño Pepper Jack Turkey Burgers. I hope you love them as much as I do!

    More amazing burger recipes:

    • Grilled Mediterranean Burgers
    • Crispy Red Quinoa Burgers
    • Salmon Burgers with Lemon and Dill
    • Spicy Grilled Sriracha Burgers with Crispy Shallots
    • Bacon and Kimchi Burgers
    Jalapeno Pepper Jack Turkey Burger with red onion and tomato on parchment paper with one jalapeno sliced in half.

    Grilled Jalapeño Pepper Jack Turkey Burger Recipe

    Valentina K. Wein
    Just imagine that rich and creamy, slightly spicy cheese added to the heat of the peppers -- all in a delicious burger!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 28 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 368 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • olive oil for the pan and grilling
    • 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
    • ¼ to ½ cup jalapeño peppers, seeds removed, finely chopped (see notes)
    • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
    • 1 pound ground turkey
    • 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, grated
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • a few turns of freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Coat the bottom of a medium-large sauté pan with the oil and place it over medium heat.
    • Add the onion, jalapeños, and garlic and sauté until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
    • Once the onion mixture has cooled, in a large mixing bowl, combine it with the turkey, cheese, salt, sugar, cumin and pepper. Use your hands to blend all of the ingredients together so they are evenly distributed.
    • Preheat the BBQ or a stove-top grill, shape the turkey mixture into 4 evenly sized burgers, and drizzle them with oil.
    • When the grill is very hot, put on your burgers.  You should hear a sizzling sound — if you don’t -- wait!  You won’t get a nice caramelization and “crust” on the burger if it’s not hot enough. Grill until the bottoms are nicely marked, about 3 minutes, then flip them over and reduce the heat to medium-low.  Continue grilling just until the turkey is cooked through, about another 5 minutes.
    • Place the cooked burgers on a plate and cover with foil.

    Notes

    Always taste jalapeños (or any chile peppers) before you use them. Depending on how much heat you want, you can use more or less of the suggested amount. They always vary -- from day to day, and pepper to pepper.
    Keywords summer grilling, good for summer bbq
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    Comments

    1. Christina

      May 21, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      OOPS!! Well, you can always say Maple inspired you to create a new recipe! Looks incredible and happy birthday to your daddy! 😉

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 21, 2014 at 5:05 pm

        Thanks, Christina! Yes, inspiration comes from everywhere, right? xo

        Reply
    2. Piper

      May 23, 2014 at 2:17 pm

      Sounds great, but shouldn't turkey be cooked fully through?

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 23, 2014 at 3:54 pm

        Hi Piper. Yes! I was thinking of ground beef as I wrote that bottom bit. Thank you for pointing that out -- I've already edited the recipe instructions. Hope you try them. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Annie @Maebells

      May 23, 2014 at 3:41 pm

      I find my turkey burgers usually fall short. They end end up dry or lacking in flavor, but your version looks fantastic! I have to try these!

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 23, 2014 at 5:27 pm

        Thanks so much, Annie. Hope you enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    4. David

      May 26, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      Your dog has good taste! But the redux sounds wonderful. Burgers are on our menu today and, although beef, I am going to incorporate your ideas! Hope you are having a good Mamorial Day!

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 28, 2014 at 6:51 am

        Yes, Maple is well fed. 😉 And apparently all of those jalapeños agreed with her. Phew!

        Reply
    5. Lisa

      September 07, 2014 at 5:09 am

      I would love to try your recipe. Sounds amazing but I don't have a grill. Do you have an alternate way to cook them?

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 07, 2014 at 6:23 am

        Hi Lisa, yes, just follow the same directions but use a sauté pan. 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Jennifer

      July 07, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      These burgers were amazing! We did them on the grill and topped them with pico de gallo and guacamole. Will definitely be making these again soon!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 07, 2016 at 11:32 pm

        Awesome, Jennifer! Thanks for sharing - you made my day! Cheers! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Antoinette

      December 23, 2016 at 4:43 pm

      Can these burgers be baked

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 23, 2016 at 10:24 pm

        Hi Antoinette, I haven't tested the recipe baking them, so I'm not exactly sure of the cooking time/oven temp, but I'm sure it would work. I'd suggest preheating the oven to 375 degrees F, and placing the burgers on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until they're cooked all the way through, I would guess about 25 minutes. Enjoy & Happy Holidays!

        Reply
    8. Melissa Hart

      November 24, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      Just made these for dinner and they were fantastic! I ran out of cumin the so I threw in 1tsp of garam masala instead and it worked perfectly!

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 24, 2018 at 9:14 pm

        Hi Melissa, I'm so happy you made and liked these! It's one of my family's favorites! And the garam masala was a great idea -- I bet that was delicious. ~Valentina

        Reply
    9. paige

      September 13, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      So delicious. I saw Jesus .

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 13, 2019 at 5:16 pm

        I love it, Paige! Thank you. 😀 ~Valentina

        Reply
    10. Shelly

      October 08, 2020 at 9:19 pm

      How would you recommend freezing these?
      Do I have to cook them first?

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 09, 2020 at 10:30 am

        Hi Shelly. Thank so much for writing in. You can freeze these cooked OR raw. Raw: If you make the recipe through shaping the burgers, wrap them individually in plastic wrap and then put them all in a zip lock bag. You can also layer them with wax paper between them, in a tightly sealed container. (They will keep either way for several months, but I think they're best to use within 2 months.) Defrost them overnight in the refrigerator, and when they're completely thawed, follow the cooking instructions. Cooked: Let them cool completely and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then put them in a zip lock bag or tupperware -- as long as it's air tight. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then heat them in the oven just to warm them through. I hope this helps. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

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