Jalapeno Cheddar Burger Recipes

JALAPENO CHEDDAR BURGER

Steps:

• Dice cheese into small cubes (best done with cheese cold).
• Dice the jalapenos. (seeds and all if you want the heat).
• Coarsely chop the parsley.
• Mix cheese, jalapenos, parsley, Cajon seasoning with mayo.
• Mix mixture into to ground beef. Do not over work, but try to make sure the cheese is distributed evenly. Pat beef into 1/2 pound patties ( I use a patty press). Refrigerate.
• Melt butter and sauté garlic. Spread garlic butter on both top and bottom of buns.
• Place burgers on hot grill. Rotate 90 degrees after 3-4 minutes. Turn over after 3-4 more and repeat. This will give you a great diamond grill marks. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 min while toasting the buns.
• Place the buttered buns on grill and lightly toast. Watch them closely or they will burn.
• Place burger on bun and add condiments. I like mine with just spicy mustard and pickles.

JALAPENO CHEDDAR BURGERS

Steps:

• Finely chop the red onions and jalapenos. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Form hamburger patties and grill like normal.

CHEDDAR JALAPENO CHICKEN BURGERS WITH GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-in. thick patties. , Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 7-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve on buns with guacamole and additional toppings as desired.

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.