Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers

These burgers are a huge hit in our family and I have yet to find someone who doesn't like them!  They have tons of flavor but are not overly spicy.  These turkey burgers are a great, healthy alternative to the standard beef burger.  They freeze very well so I usually double the recipe and stick the extras (not cooked) in the freezer.  Also, the recipe calls for mozzarella cheese, but I used pepper jack to give it a little extra sizzle! 

Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers 

Source: allrecipes

Yields: 4 burgers

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

4 slices mozzarella cheese

4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.  

Place the ground turkey, onion, cilantro, chipotle chile pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl; mix well (I found that using your hands works best to get everything well incorporated).  Form into 4 patties.

Cook the burgers until the turkey is no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side.  Place the cheese slices on the patties 2 minutes before they are ready so the cheese will melt.  Serve on the toasted buns.