JALAPENO POPPER BURGERS

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What do you get when you combine a jalapeno popper and a classic burger? This fantastic recipe! It takes the essential components of a popper and encases them in a juicy patty for a burst of flavor in every bite. -Jo Davison, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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 beef
4 slices pepper jack cheese
4 hamburger buns, split
4 lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, sliced
3/4 cup guacamole

Steps:

  • 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., In a large bowl, combine the garlic, salt, lemon pepper, pepper and paprika. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 8 thin patties. Spoon bacon mixture onto center of 4 patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with pepper jack cheese. Cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., Grill buns, cut side down, over medium heat for 30-60 seconds or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 879 calories, Fat 58g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 1715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 59g protein.

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