1. Heat olive oil in small skillet over
medium heat. Add shallot, garlic and jalapeno and saute for 2 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and allow to cool slightly.
2. Place cream cheese and cheddar in a mixing bowl and add the cooked veggies; stir to combine.
3.
Shape the ground beef into 8 rounds. Scoop the cream cheese mixture
onto 4 of the rounds and top with the remaining beef (to form 4
burgers). Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high. Cook the burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
5. Place lettuce on the bottom half of each bun and top with a burger, avocado, bacon and remaining bun halves. Serve.
Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers with Avocado and Bacon
Serves 4
All you need:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
2 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 pounds 90% lean ground beef
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 avocado, sliced
4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked
Butter lettuce
Bakery hamburger buns, split
All you do:
1. Heat olive oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic and jalapeno and saute for 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool slightly.
2. Place cream cheese and cheddar in a mixing bowl and add the cooked veggies; stir to combine.
3. Shape the ground beef into 8 rounds. Scoop the cream cheese mixture onto 4 of the rounds and top with the remaining beef (to form 4 burgers). Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high. Cook the burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
5. Place lettuce on the bottom half of each bun and top with a burger, avocado, bacon and remaining bun halves. Serve.