Name: Jalapeño Burger (Turkey + Cheddar)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

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January 28, 2026

Juicy turkey, gooey cheddar, fresh corn, and cilantro all come together with the bold, smoky heat of double jalapeños chopped inside the patties and grilled on top for extra punch. This is summer grilling at its best.

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Jalapeño Burger (Turkey + Cheddar)

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Seed and chop 8 jalapeños (1 ½ cups).

Mix with ground turkey, cheddar, corn, onion, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.

Shape into 8 patties.

Preheat grill to 400-450°F. Brush patties with oil.

Grill patties and 4 whole jalapeños, 5-6 min per side, until burgers reach 165°F. Grill peppers until blistered.

Slice grilled peppers for topping. Assemble burgers with toppings.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Jalapeño Deseeding Pro 🌶️
For controlled heat, remove the seeds and membranes from half the jalapeños while keeping some intact for extra spice variation in the burger patties.
Turkey Moisture Magic 💦
Mix in grated zucchini or finely chopped corn kernels to keep lean ground turkey incredibly moist and prevent dry burger syndrome.
Binding Brilliance 🥚
Use a combination of breadcrumbs and egg as a binding agent to help turkey burgers hold together perfectly without becoming dense or tough.
Cheese Melting Technique 🧀
Cover the burger with a metal bowl during the last minute of grilling to create a steam effect that melts cheddar cheese uniformly and quickly.
Jalapeño Char Trick 🔥
Grill fresh jalapeño slices directly on the grates for 1-2 minutes to develop a smoky char that intensifies their flavor before topping the burger.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.