Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 5 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey breast (at least 93% lean) or can use 99%
  • 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce (aim for low sugar)
  • 1/2 medium white onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more if you like spicier
  • pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper
  • 4 fresh pineapple slices, ½ inch thick
  • 4 slices of pepper jack cheese
  • FOR SERVING:
  • 4 whole grain or gluten free hamburger buns
  • Toppings: Sliced onions, extra bbq sauce

Instruction

  • Cook turkey bacon according to directions on the package. Once crispy and fully cooked, transfer to a paper towel and pat dry. Allow a few minutes to cool, then coarsely chop the bacon and set aside.
  • Make the turkey burgers by adding the ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, bbq sauce, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Mix with your hands until evenly combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into ¾ inch patties.
  • Grill over medium-hot heat for 5-8 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through and a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. While the burgers are cooking, grill the pineapple slices until browned, turning once; During the last few minutes of cooking the burgers, add a slice of cheese on top of each burger; cover the grill for about 1 minute while the cheese melts.
  • Place the burgers on buns, top with grilled pineapple slices, drizzle with extra bbq sauce and top with onions. Serve immediately. Great with sweet potato fries or fresh fruit!