Tex-Mex Turkey Sliders

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup finely crushed Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 lb 90% ground turkey
  • 1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tsp chopped seeded serrano chile
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 12 slider buns, toasted
  • 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps

  1. In small bowl, mix crushed tortilla chips and milk; let stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  2. In large bowl, mix turkey, green chilies, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, cheese and soaked tortilla chip mixture; stir to combine, being careful not to compress the mixture. Shape mixture into 12 (2-inch) patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
  3. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey patties; cook 7 to 9 minutes, turning once, until patties are browned and thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F.
  4. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix avocados, green onions, cilantro, serrano chile, lime juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mash with fork to make chunky guacamole.
  5. On each bun bottom, place a turkey patty, guacamole and tomato slice; cover with bun top. Serve extra guacamole on the side with additional Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips and enjoy!
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