Note: I was sent a coupon for Sargento Ultra Thin Cheese Slices through Cooking Light Bloggers’ Connection. Opinions are mine alone.
Well, summer weather came out of nowhere, didn’t it? Rising temperatures mean it’s grilling season! Throwing a burger on the grill doesn’t have to mean an super unhealthy meal though!
AND you don’t even have to skip the cheese to make a healthier burger! These turkey burgers are filled with deliciousness without being heavy and are topped with Sargento® Ultra Thin® Colby Jack Cheese Slices, pico de gallo, and avocado slices.
At 40 calories a slice, Sargento® Ultra Thin® Colby Jack Cheese Slices do nutritious in the most ultra-delicious way. The cheese slices are made of 100% real, natural cheese but are sliced thinner, so you can enjoy the cheesy deliciousness in moderation.
Ingredients: (recipe makes 3 larger burgers or 4 smaller burgers)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons pico de gallo
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (scallions)
- 3-4 hamburger buns
- 3-4 slices of Sargento® Ultra Thin® Colby Jack Cheese Slices
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- pico de gallo, for topping
Combine the turkey, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, bell pepper, 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, and green onions in a large bowl.
Shape into 3-4 patties. (I ended up with 3, but I like a larger burger!)
Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Add the patties to the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Set aside.
Grill your hamburger buns and add the burgers to the buns.
Top with Sargento® Ultra Thin® Colby Jack Cheese Slices, a scoop of pico de gallo, and a few slices of avocado.
I served this with some tortilla chips and the remaining pico de gallo. The burgers were super juicy because of the addition of the bell peppers and pico de gallo and had great flavor from the seasonings!
The thinly sliced cheese added cheesy goodness without being overpowering. If you like a bit of heat, Sargeno® also has an Ultra Thin® Pepper Jack Cheese that would be delicious on this burger!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons pico de gallo
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (scallions)
- 3-4 hamburger buns
- 3-4 slices of Sargento® Ultra Thin® Cheddar Jack Cheese Slices
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- pico de gallo, for topping
Instructions
- Combine the turkey, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, bell pepper, 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Shape into 3-4 patties. (I ended up with 3, but I like a larger burger!)
- Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Add the patties to the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Set aside.
- Grill your hamburger buns and add the burgers to the buns.
- Top with Sargento® Ultra Thin® Colby Jack Cheese Slices, a scoop of pico de gallo, and a few slices of avocado.
