stuffed jalapeno popper burgers

Name: Stuffed Jalapeno Popper Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 ounce(s) cream cheese softened; 5oz. can(s) diced green chilies; 1 cup(s) shredded pepper jack cheese; 2 pound(s) 80/20 ground beef; 1 - egg; 1 cup(s) salsa verde; 8 - bakery gourmet hamburger buns; 1 - large sweet onion, sliced; 1 - large tomato, sliced; 1/4 - bunch cilantro; sliced - bottled jalapenos; 1 - bunch green leaf lettuce

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carmell childs

PROVO, UT

Updated on Jul 18, 2011

When I was young my mother would reward me for practicing the piano. My favorite request was a trip into town,to the only gas station for miles around, and I would get my favorite food on earth; Jalapeno Poppers! This burger is inspired by my favorite childhood treat! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese softened
5oz. cans diced green chilies
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
1 - egg
1 cup salsa verde
8 - bakery gourmet hamburger buns
1 - large sweet onion, sliced
1 - large tomato, sliced
1/4 - bunch cilantro
sliced - bottled jalapenos
1 - bunch green leaf lettuce

How To Make stuffed jalapeno popper burgers

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, chilies, and shredded cheese. Mix on high speed until thoroughly combined. Set aside in freezer.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef and 1 cup salsa verde and egg; lightly mix until combined. divide into 8 equal portions, divide each portion into two 1/4 in. thick patties. Place a generous tablespoon of chilled cream cheese mixture in the centers of half the patties, slightly spread cheese mixture leaving a border of meat around edge. Top with remaining patties; pinch to seal edges.
Step 3

Place burgers on grill at medium high heat; grill for 5 minutes then carefully flip patties. Cook an additional 2 minutes then spread remaining chili-cheese mixture on top of each burger (1 to 2 tablespoons)close the grill lid and cook until cheese is melted or bubbled (about 2-3 more minutes.)Also place buns on grill, cut side down and grill until just "toasty". Burgers are done when internal temp. reaches 158-160*F. Serve patties on bun, with onion, tomato,cilantro, desired amount of jalapenos and lettuce. Enjoy hot!
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