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Awesome Jalapeno Popper Burgers

Here's how you make Awesome Jalapeno Popper Burgers
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 10-15m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds ground beef (80% lean works well, even on the grill)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened, you can use low fat)
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (or 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, minced (or 3 tablespoons pepperoncini peppers, minced, to taste, if you like really spicy/hot include the jalapeno seeds and/or add in more jalapenos/pepperoncinis to taste)
  • 6 slices (6 ounces) Pepper Jack cheese(optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Mix hamburger, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, and pepper together well, and shape into 12 thin patties, each about 4 inches in diameter (allow for shrinkage). Set aside.

  • Step 2: Mix cream cheese, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, onion powder/ dried onion, and minced jalapenos/pepperoncinis together well.

  • Step 3: Top 6 of the patties with the cream cheese mixture, spreading it over the burger to about 1/2 inch from the edge, so you can seal the hamburger. If the mixture is difficult to spread, try heating it in the microwave for about 15 seconds before stuffing the burgers.

  • Step 4: Cover each patty with one of the remaining 6 patties, sealing the edges well, so the cream cheese doesn't leak out during cooking/grilling time.

  • Step 5: Broil or grill the patties (4 inches from the heat), turning only once if possible, until preferred doneness, and when the cheese inside is melted, about 10-12 minutes.

  • Step 6: When burgers are almost done top each patty with a slice of Pepper Jack cheese, and broil/grill until it melts to your liking.

  • Step 7: Serve patties with your favorite sides and salad, or place in a hamburger roll, and top with your favorite condiments.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Grill or George Foreman Grill

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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