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What do you get when you combine a jalapeno popper and a great burger? This fantastic recipe! It takes the classic components of a popper and encases them in a juicy patty, for a burst of flavor in every bite.—Jo Davison, Naples, Florida
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With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
Nutritional Facts 1 burger equals 879 calories, 58 g fat (23 g saturated fat), 204 mg cholesterol, 1,715 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 59 g protein.
Originally published as Jalapeno Popper Burgers in Taste of Home June/July 2011, p67
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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
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Reviewed on May. 28, 2013 by Kools01
These were really flavorful and everyone loved them. The burgers were huge (1/4 lb. each). next time I would pat out 5 of them and increase the cream cheese to 4 oz. to get a little more filling to fill 5 burgers. The guacamole really is vital to the overall great taste. Definitely a keeper of a recipe.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2013 by stitcherkim
My eight year old who doesn't like peppers thought these were great!
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2012 by lauripobanz
As mentioned, these burgers are huge, and a bit difficult to eat, we ended up making the filling separate and spreading it over the burgers after they were cooked. It was excellent and a lot more manageable, also allowed our younger ones to control the heat. It was also a lot of work to make the patties thin enough, but stay together. (ours didn't) Thus said, they were still excellent.
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2012 by parksville
If you like burgers w/ a kick, you'll love these! Instead of the time consuming hassle of cooking bacon, I used 6+ tbsp oscar mayer bacon pieces, cooked the jalapenos in a fry pan & used chive & onion cream cheese. Made the burgers well ahead of grilling and refrigerated so flavors could meld. The patties are huge, so next time I'll make more of them in smaller portion sizes. If you don't want the bun, these are delicious served w/ guacamole on the side. A keeper burger recipe!
Reviewed on May. 26, 2012 by stevennicole
try adding some Franks hot sauce to the cheese!
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2011 by lesleigh5
My husband requests these almost once a week all summer long. Delish! Add 1/2 TBSP Worcestershire sauce, some dried onion flakes and 1/2 tsp. cumin to the meat mixture to enhance the flavor. -Lesleigh Baden
Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2011 by justmbeth
This was a really BIG burger! The lemon pepper I have on hand is a bit more overpowering than typical lemon pepper, so that flavor came through a bit too much in the burger. I'm anxious to try again with normal lemon pepper or omitting that ingredient all together.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2011 by angelasandoval
I cheated a bit and just chopped up some pickled jalapeno peppers instead of grillling fresh peppers...but these burgers were still incredible!
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2011 by hclaborn
One of the BEST burgers I've ever made! Raves from my husband and his mother! This was such a great meal, and we'll eat it again for sure. The Guacamole was more important than I'd expected it to be...mmmm!
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2011 by Stacy515
FABULOUS!!
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