Jalapeno Popper Mega Burgers Recipe

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If you like a little spice in your food, these big stuffed burgers are for you. Just have plenty of frosty cold drinks on hand to serve with them.—Kris Swihart, Perrysburg, Ohio

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Jalapeno Popper Mega Burgers Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Grill: 15 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
25 15 40

Ingredients

  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapeno peppers, drained, divided
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
  • 4 kaiser rolls, split
  • 4 Bibb lettuce leaves

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the avocado, tomato, onion, 1/4 cup jalapenos, lime juice and garlic; set aside.
  • Shape beef into eight patties. In another bowl, combine the cheeses and remaining jalapenos. Spoon onto the center of four patties. Top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal; sprinkle burgers with steak seasoning.
  • Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Serve on rolls with lettuce leaves and avocado mixture. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 burger equals 846 calories, 50 g fat (21 g saturated fat), 185 mg cholesterol, 1,292 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 57 g protein.

Originally published as Jalapeno Popper Mega Burgers in Country Woman June/July 2011, p38

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 Jul. 22, 2011 by MvnMtns

I would have given it 5 stars, for the taste was great, but the burgers fell apart on the grill. I would still make it again, but maybe warm the filling and top the burgers with it instead?


Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by Starfire5

OMG! These were really amazing! Will definitely be making these often!


Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2011 by mema54

Awesome burgers. Didn't even need a bun.

 
 
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