Green Chili Burgers

Name: Green Chili Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound ground beef; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 slices smoked cheese; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained; 4 onion hamburger buns, split

Take one all-American patty and load it up New Mexico-style with smoky cheese and chopped green chilies. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices smoked cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
4 onion hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. Press a shallow indentation in the center of each with your thumb. Brush both sides of patties with oil.
Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Top burgers with cheese and chilies; grill 30 seconds longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns.

Originally published as Smoky Cheese & Green Chili Burger in Taste of Home June/July 2014