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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. Ingredients:
3 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled |
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
2 pounds ground turkey or beef |
4 slices pepper jack cheese |
4 hamburger buns, split |
4 lettuce leaves |
1 large tomato, sliced |
3/4 cup guacamole |
Directions:
1. Brush jalapenos with oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. When cool enough to handle, finely chop. In a small bowl, combine the bacon, cream cheese and jalapeno until blended.
2. In a large bowl, combine the garlic, salt, lemon-pepper, pepper and paprika. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight thin patties. Spoon bacon mixture onto center of four patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal.
3. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with pepper Jack cheese. Cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until pepper Jack cheese is melted.
4. Grill buns, cut side down, over medium heat for 30-60 seconds or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato and guacamole. Yield: 4 servings.
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