Guacamole Turkey Burgers Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 ounces ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon spicy chili powder (I used habanero powder)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 slice soft wheat bread
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 roasted jalapeno peppers (sliced into rings (how to roast jalapeno peppers))
• 1 medium avocado (peeled and pitted)
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• Juice from 1/2 a lime
• Salt to taste
• Slices of cheddar cheese ((or use pepperjack))
• Toasted buns for serving (we used onion rolls)
• Hot sauce (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, add turkey, chili powder, garlic, and salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Tear the bread into small pieces and add to bowl.

3. 3

   Add milk and hand mix until lumpy. Do not overmix.

4. 4

   Form 2 6 ounce patties and set aside.

5. 5

   Heat a grill pan to medium heat and grill the burgers about 5 minutes per side, until the meat is cooked all the way through.

6. 6

   While burger is cooking, combine avocado, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a separate mixing bowl. Mix well and taste for salt. Add more salt as desired.

7. 7

   When burgers are done, top with cheddar cheese and cover until cheese melts.

8. 8

   Add burgers to toasted buns. Top with guacamole and roasted jalapeno pepper slices.

9. 9

   Serve!