Loaded Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• •⅓ cup breadcrumbs
• •¼ tsp garlic powder
• •¼ tsp ground pepper
• •6 hamburger buns
• •1 tbsp ketchup
• •1½ lb ground turkey
• •¼ tsp onion powder
• •1 roasted red pepper
• •½ tsp salt
• •3 oz sharp cheddar cheese
• •3 drops tabasco
• •6 slices center cut bacon
• •4 tsp vegetable oil
• •1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• •1 tbsp mustard

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 2In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, Worcestershire, mustard, ketchup, Tabasco, garlic & onion powders, salt, pepper and breadcrumbs.
3. 3Add the roasted pepper, cheese and bacon, evenly mix.
4. 4Form the meat mixture into 6, ¾-inch thick patties.
5. 5Heat about 2 teaspoons of oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.
6. 6Add half the patties and cook until well browned on the first side, about 2-3 minutes, flip the patties and brown on the second side, 2-3 minutes more.
7. 7Transfer the patties to a large baking sheet.
8. 8Wipe out the skillet and repeat this step with 2 more teaspoons of oil and the remaining patties.
9. 9Bake the turkey burgers until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, anywhere from 8-10 minutes.