JALAPENO POPPER MEGA BURGERS

Jalapeno Popper Mega Burgers image

If you like a little spice in your food, these big stuffed burgers are for you. Just have plenty of frosty cold drinks on hand to serve with them. -Kris Swihart, Perrysburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapeno peppers, drained, divided
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 pounds ground beef
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
4 kaiser rolls, split
4 Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the avocado, tomato, onion, 1/4 cup jalapenos, lime juice and garlic; set aside., Shape beef into eight patties. In another bowl, combine the cheeses and remaining jalapenos. Spoon onto the center of four patties. Top with 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 thermometer reads 160°. Serve on rolls with lettuce leaves and avocado mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846 calories, Fat 50g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 1292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 57g protein.