Loaded Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. (93% lean) ground turkey

1 T. Worcestershire

1 T. yellow mustard

1 T. ketchup

a few shakes of Tabasco

1/4 t. garlic powder

1/4 t. onion powder

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. ground black pepper

1/3 c. dry breadcrumbs (such as panko)

1 roasted red pepper, chopped (fresh or jarred)

3 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

6 slices center cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

vegetable oil

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees f. In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, Worcestershire, mustard, ketchup, Tabasco, garlic & onion powders, salt, pepper and breadcrumbs. Add the roasted pepper, cheese and bacon, evenly mix. Form the meat mixture into 6, 3/4-inch thick patties.

Heat about 2 teaspoons of oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Add 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. Transfer the patties to a large baking sheet. Wipe out the skillet and repeat this step with 2 more teaspoons of oil and the remaining patties.

Bake the turkey burgers until the internal temperature reaches reaches 165 degrees f. anywhere from 8-10 minutes.