JALAPENO BURGERS WITH GORGONZOLA

Jalapeno Burgers with Gorgonzola image

On a whim, we mixed homemade jalapeno jam into ground beef patties, then topped the burgers with caramelized onions and tangy Gorgonzola cheese. Fabulous! -Becky Mollenkamp, St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon butter
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
Dash salt
Dash sugar
BURGERS:
1/3 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Thinly sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Steps:

In a small skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion, salt and sugar; cook and stir until onion is softened, 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally, 4-6 minutes., In a large bowl, mix jelly, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in. thick patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with caramelized onion, cheese and, if desired, sliced jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.