Monday, May 21, 2012

Jalapeno Popper Mega Burger

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)
Jalapeno Popper Mega Burgers Recipe

Ingredients:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (4 oz.) diced jalapeno pepper, drained, divided
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 lb. ground beef
4 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 Tbsp. steak seasoning
4 kaiser rolls, split
4 Bibb lettuce leaves

Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the avocado, tomato, onion, 1/4 c. jalapenos, lime juice and garlic; set aside.

Shape beef into 8 patties.  In another bowl, combient he cheeses and remaining jalapenos.  Spoon onto the center of 4 patties.  Top with the 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 degrees.  Serve on rolls with lettuce leaves and avocado mixture.

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