Spicy Turkey Burger with Cheddar · Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound turkey sausage (hot, Italian, casings removed)
• 1/2 pound ground sirloin
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, sharp light)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper (ground)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 buns (whole wheat)
• 4 strips turkey bacon (cooked)
• spinach
• tomatoes (sliced)
• chipotle aïoli (optional, see below)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (light)
• 1/4 cup yogurt (plain, Greek-style)
• 2 tablespoons mustard (dijon)
• 1 tablespoon vinegar (white or cider)
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper (ground, or dash of chipotle hot sauce)