Chipotle Turkey Burgers

8 slices applewood smoked bacon

1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast

     ( the average weight of 1 package)

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

      (or ½ teaspoon dried oregano)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 small red, orange or yellow bell pepper
1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from chipotle in adobo)
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Vegetable oil  for drizzling and for grill
4 slices pepper jack cheese
4 crusty kaiser rolls, split
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 chipotle in adobo, chopped finely or pureed in food processor
1 teaspoon lime juice
Bibb lettuce
Tomato slices


Heat grill to medium-high heat with coals spread evenly. Wipe grill with paper towel coated with vegetable oil.


Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until crisp.


While bacon cooks, combine turkey meat, garlic, oregano, cilantro, bell pepper, serrano pepper, adobo sauce, cayenne, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper and cumin. Divide mixture into 4 equal mounds then form meat into patties.


Drizzle patties with vegetable oil to coat. Transfer patties to grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Place sliced cheese over the patties in the last 2 minutes of cooking.


In small bowl, combine mayo, chipotles and lime juice. Season with salt if necessary


Pile cooked cheeseburgers into buns. Spread chipotle mayo on bun tops and set lettuce and tomato into place, using the mayo as glue. Top cheeseburgers with 2 slices of cooked, crisp bacon .