Smoky Chipotle Cheddar Burgers with Mexican Street Corn Fritters.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

ground turkey or ground chicken

3/4

whole panko bread crumbs

1 tbsp

lime juice

2 cloves

garlic (minced or grated)

in chipotle chiles adobo from a can (minced)

1 tsp

brown sugar

1 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika

salt and pepper

slices thick sharp cheddar cheese

brioche burger buns (toasted)

avocados mashed lightly with lime juice (2T cilantro, pinch of salt + pepper)

[chipotle mayo | https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/bourbon-caramelized-bacon-heirloom-tomato-blt-wfried-eggs-smoked-gouda/] (for serving (optional))

jalapeno (seeded + minced)

green onions (finely chopped)

3/4 cup

flour

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

smoked paprika

1/4 tsp

salt + pepper

1/2 cup

milk (any % you prefer)

1 1/4 cups

sweet yellow corn (about 2 ears)

1/3 cup

fresh cilantro (chopped)

4 oz

cotija cheese (crumbled)

canola oil (for frying)