Chipotle Cheddar Turkey Burgers

Name: Chipotle Cheddar Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced; ½ tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp ground onion; ½ tsp ground garlic; ¼ tsp paprika; ½ tsp salt & pepper; ⅓ cup almond meal (or ⅔ cup panko bread crumbs); 4 slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese Slices; favorite hamburger buns; 1 large tomato; 1 ripe medium avocado, mashed; 1 ear grilled corn, sliced off cob; handful spinach

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Posted:5/24/21

Updated:5/24/21

Chipotle Cheddar Turkey Burgers – great for grilling season. An easy burger recipe loaded with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus extra spices, topped with cheddar cheese.

up close image of cheddar turkey burger with guacamole and corn toppings

Essentially we’re talking a pretty basic turkey burger recipe but packed with flavor thanks to the chipotle peppers and spices used. Don’t skimp on the spices with burger meat; it can really make a difference.

AND using the grill or a well-seasoned cast iron pan can help too. Drew refuses to grill meat in a regular pan and I have to say I don’t blame him –the grill does make it taste better!

However if you’re going to cook/grill meat inside, I’d recommend investing in a cast iron pan.

Are Turkey Burgers Healthy?

“Healthy” is a relative term but turkey burgers are leaner than beef and contain less fat.

four turkey burgers on wooden board, topped with guacamole and corn, sesame seed buns

Turkey Burger Ingredients

lean ground turkey, 94% lean
chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
spices
almond meal or panko bread crumbs

How to Cook Turkey Burgers

Making turkey burgers at home is super simple. You can use a grill or a grill pan inside.

Prepare: In large bowl, combine ground turkey, diced chipotle peppers, spices, and almond meal (or bread crumbs). Divide mixture into 4 equal parts and gently shape into patties.
Grill: Place burger patties directly on grates of preheated grill; cook on one side about 4 minutes before flipping to other side for another 4-5 minutes. Check middle for doneness, or until internal temperature reaches 165ºF.

Takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish!

cheddar turkey burger with guacamole and corn toppings

Burger Toppings

We’re loading these guys up with cheddar cheese, tomato, mashed avocado and grilled corn – YUM.

Oh and I like to serve burgers with dark greens like massaged kale or spinach. But you can use whatever greens you have on hand.

Chipotle “Mayo”

If you really want to add some extra flavor, serve these with my chipotle “mayo”, from this recipe.

You just need:

3/4 cup raw soaked cashews in boiled water, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup water
2 TBSP lemon juice
2 TBSP chipotle adobo sauce (or 1 chipotle chili in adodo sauce)
2 tsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 TBSP avocado oil or light olive oil

Blend everything until smooth and you have a delicious egg-free mayo / aioli recipe.

Now go enjoy this burger! Let me know if you make it by leaving a comment and review on the blog. I love hearing from you and it helps others learn about the recipe too.

About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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