South by Southwest Burger

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 8

This is a lighter take on a classic Southern Burger. Yummy pimento cheese with a kick tops a healthy turkey burger.

Ingredients:

8 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

8 ounces low-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded

8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened

1 cup light mayonnaise (more or less depending on your preference of consistency)

2 jalapenos, deseeded and chopped

1 (2 ounce) canned pimiento

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 dash splenda granular, to taste

1 lb ground turkey

olive oil

4 whole grain buns

1/2 teaspoon cilantro

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion flakes

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon mace

Directions:

1. Add all of the pimento cheese ingredients together. This can be made several days in advance. Leftover cheese can be made into sandwiches or frozen for later use.
2. Divide the turkey meat into 4 burgers. Mix the Seven Spices together and press into each burger. Drizzle olive oil onto burgers and grill until well done (you don't want to eat turkey meat undercooked).
3. While burgers are still on grill, pile pimento cheese on top until melted. Place on bun when ready to eat.

By RecipeOfHealth.com