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Firecracker Burgers Recipe

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“These tasty stuffed burgers are perfect July 4th fare,” suggests field editor Kelly Williams of LaPorte, Indiana. “They’re great with a cool, creamy macaroni salad and an icy cold drink!”

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Firecracker Burgers Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Grill: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
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1/4 cup chunky salsa
4 frozen breaded cheddar cheese jalapeno peppers, thawed
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1/4 cup guacamole
4 lettuce leaves
1/4 cup salsa con queso dip
1/4 cup sliced plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
4 thin slices sweet onion

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the beef and salsa. Shape into four patties. Place a jalapeno in the center of each; wrap beef around jalapeno, forming a ball. Reshape into patties, about 3-1/2 to 4 in. in diameter and 1 in. thick.
Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°.
Spread bun tops with guacamole. On each bun bottom, layer lettuce, a burger, salsa con queso dip, tomatoes, olives and onion; replace tops. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Firecracker Burgers in Taste of Home June/July 2006, p6

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2013 by she2161969

Wonderful Was expensive to make for just two people but we have decided to make more next time and invite people over. Great flavor. Probably the best burger I have ever had.

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2012 by mdbull4

I love this! Tasty & easy :)

Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2010 by kristinscotth

I must warn you... this burger is very messy to eat, but it's so worth it! I love it. I make my own nacho sauce, instead of the store-bought, which I like better. I think these are delicious and definitely worth trying.

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by Sandi2460

This burger was outstanding, will definitely be making this recipe again.