Pat's Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Burgers Recipe | The Neelys

Difficulty: Simple
Makes: 4 burgers
Nutritional Details (per serving):
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 775
- Total Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrate: 15 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 178 mg
- Sodium: 971 mg
Total Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 Vidalia onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Kosher salt and fresh black pepper
8 pieces pepper jack cheese (from an 8-ounce block), sliced
1 beefsteak tomato, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices
Olive oil
4 big onion buns or sandwich rolls
Spicy Mayo (recipe below)
Lettuce leaves

Spicy Mayo Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons hot chili sauce (Sriracha suggested)
Juice of half a lime

Instructions

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped onion, ground turkey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and season with kosher salt and fresh black pepper; mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and flatten each into a thin patty.
Place 2 slices of pepper jack cheese on 4 patties, then top each with another patty. Press and seal the edges firmly so the cheese stays inside while cooking.
Sprinkle tomato slices with a little salt and pepper and brush with olive oil. Grill tomatoes about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate. Toast the buns briefly on the grill and set aside.
Grill the stuffed turkey burgers 56 minutes per side or until cooked through. Assemble burgers on toasted buns and top with spicy mayo, lettuce, and grilled tomato slices.

Spicy Mayo Sauce Quick Prep

Mix the mayonnaise, chili sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth and combined.

Tip: Gently press the center of each raw patty with your finger before grilling to help keep juices inside and prevent the burgers from puffing up.