Southwest Turkey Burgers

jack cheese, turkey bacon, jalapeno, shallot, garlic, seasoning, thyme, cilantro

Ingredients

• 8 slices turkey bacon or turkey bacon with black pepper or applewood smoked bacon
1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 large shallot or 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional - parsley may be substituted
• 1/2 small bell pepper, green, red or yellow, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons, 2/3 palm full, ground cumin1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne hot sauce, several drops (recommended: Tabasco)
• 2 teaspoons grill seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
• Vegetable oil or olive oil, for drizzling
• 1/2 pound deli sliced pepper jack cheese
4 crusty kaiser rolls, split1 cup sweet red pepper relish, found on condiment aisle - pepper jelly may be substituted
• Red leaf lettuce
Spicy O-nuts, recipe follows

Directions for Southwest Turkey Burgers Recipe