REELZ Fest™ Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Burgers Recipe

No worries about when to put the cheese on the burger during the grilling process, we put Monterey Jack cheese right in the patty for these cheese-stuffed turkey burgers. To add a spicy kick, try serving them with chipotle mayo.

• 3 pounds ground turkey
• 1 pound shredded Monterey jack cheese
• Salt & pepper
• 12 hamburger buns split

1. Prepare grill for medium heat.
2. Season turkey with salt and pepper and form into 2 two-inch patties. Place a scant tablespoon of cheese in the middle of one patty and top with the other. Gently press the edges of the patty together to create a seal. Repeat with the rest of the ground turkey to make 12 burgers.
3. Grill burgers until cooked through, approximately 5 minutes per side.
4. Place on buns and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes: Filling a turkey burger with cheese instead of placing the cheese on top is a great way to keep the burger juicy and keep the cheese from burning! We love this recipe with Monterey Jack cheese, but you could use any cheese you like.

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