Jalapeno Burger Buns Recipes

JALAPENO BURGER BUNS

Steps:

• Allow the frozen dough to rise overnight in the fridge (if using fresh let it rise to double it's size).
• Knead in your mixer for 5 minutes (by hand 10 minutes).
• Add all the ingredients to the dough and knead for a further 10 minutes.
• Cut into 14 equal pieces (more if you want smaller buns).
• The dough is a bit moist from all the ingredients in it so you may want to use a little flour on your hands to form the buns- do not use too much flour or the buns will not rise as easily Place buns on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with veggie oil.
• For best results bake the buns on a baking stone, covered with a piece of parchment and lightly sprayed with veggie oil Cover and place in a warm spot until the buns have doubled in size (I place them in the oven with the oven light on this gives a lovely warm, even heated, no breeze place where they can rise undisturbed).
• This step may take 1-2 hours dependinbg on your dough.
• Bake in 350F oven for apprx 20-25 minutes.
• Place on a rack to cool.
• They freeze well.

JALAPENO POPPER BURGERS

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.

CREAM CHEESE JALAPENO HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for medium heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate. In a medium bowl, stir together the jalapenos and cream cheese.
• Divide the ground beef into 16 portions and pat out each one to 1/4 inch thickness. Spoon some of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of 8 of the patties. Top with the remaining patties, pressing the edges together to seal.
• Grill for about 10 minutes per side, or until well done, taking care not to press down on the burgers as they cook. This will make the cheese ooze out. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

JALAPENO CHEDDAR BURGER BUNS

Steps:

• Add warm water to the bowl of your mixer and sprinkle the yeast over top. Let sit 10 minutes, until frothy.
• Add the, oil, 1 egg, and sugar to the bowl.
• Add the flour, salt, cheese and jalapeno peppers and mix on medium-low speed with the hook until the dough holds together, about 2 minutes. The dough should clean the sides of the bowl. If not, add additional flour by the tablespoon.
• Increase speed to medium and knead the dough for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the dough to a large bowl that has been lightly greased with oil.
• Cover it with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
• Divide the dough in half and each half into 4-6 pieces (depending on the size of your burgers, typically about 8-9 buns per batch).
• Roll into rounds and flatten with the palm of your hand onto the baking sheet; placing buns about 1/2-1 inch apart.
• Cover with a damp towel and let them rise for 20 minutes + oven preheating time.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Whisk the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water.
• Brush the buns with the egg wash and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool minutes before slicing and serving.
• Store leftovers in a zip-top bag at room temperature. Freezes well.

JALAPENO CHEESE HAMBURGER BUNS

Steps:

• Put warm water sugar into your mixer. Sprinkle the yeast on the water and let sit until the yeast poofs on top. Add sugar, flour, salt, red pepper flakes, and ginger. Mix on Low with a bread hook. Before it is completely mixed add in diced jalapenos and cheese. Remove from mixer and place plastic wrap on top of the bowl and let it rise until doubled in size in a warm but not hot spot. When you see that it has doubled in size then remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle flour on a clean countertop. Remove the dough to the counter. Make 7-8 equal-sized dough balls. Sprinkle each of them with a few sesame seeds and then place them on an oiled cookie sheet and cover with a light cloth like a flour sack towel that is clean and lint-free. Place the cookie sheet with your hamburger buns and set them in a warm and draft-free place to rise. Preheat oven to 350 F When the buns have finished rising place them in a preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until golden and cooked throughout. With a metal or silicone spatula remove the hamburger buns to a wire rack to cool so the bottom of them will not get wet on the bottom.

JALAPENO BURGERS WITH GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion, salt and sugar; cook and stir until onion is softened, 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally, 4-6 minutes., In a large bowl, mix jelly, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in. thick patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with caramelized onion, cheese and, if desired, sliced jalapeno.