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