Southwest Turkey Burgers

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8 slices turkey bacon or turkey bacon with black pepper or applewood smoked bacon

1 1/3 pounds ground turkey breast, the average weight of 1 package

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 large shallot or 1/4 red onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, optional - parsley may be substituted

1/2 small bell pepper, green, red or yellow, seeded and finely chopped

1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

2 teaspoons, 2/3 palm full, ground cumin

1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne hot sauce, several drops (recommended: Tabasco)

2 teaspoons grill seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)

Vegetable oil or olive oil, for drizzling

1/2 pound deli sliced pepper jack cheese

4 crusty kaiser rolls, split

1 cup sweet red pepper relish, found on condiment aisle - pepper jelly may be substituted

Red leaf lettuce

Spicy O-nuts, recipe follows