Cheddar Stuffed Jalapeno Burgers

I am really digging the lettuce “bun” for burgers.  So much so that I bought another head of iceberg lettuce with the only intention of making “buns” out of it.  I also had some jalapeno and cheddar at home, so I decided to make my own version of this recipe.

Start by preheating your Cuisinart Griddler (or other grilling apparatus) to medium-high…

• Seed and finely chop 2 jalapenos.

• Place 1.25 pounds of ground beef into a large bowl.

• Add the jalapenos.

• Add 1 tablespoon onion powder.

• Add 1 tablespoon garlic powder.

• Add 1 teaspoon salt.

• Add 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.

• Add 1 teaspoon pepper.

• Mix well and form into 8 small patties.
• Break 2 slices of cheddar cheese into 8 small squares.

• Take 1 patty of meat and place 2 squares of cheese on top.

• Place another patty on top of that, and seal the edges to form 1 patty.

• Repeat with the remaining patties.
• Place the patties on your griddler and cook the way you prefer your burgers.  (Remember to flip once!)

• While the burgers cook, cut up 1 head of iceberg lettuce into bun sized pieces.

Serve the burgers on the lettuce “buns”.

Enjoy!

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Cheddar Stuffed Jalapeno Burgers (Serves 4)

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 jalapenos
• 1¼ pounds ground beef
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 head iceberg lettuce

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat your grill, grill pan, or griddler to medium-high heat.
• Seed and finely chop the jalapenos.
• Place the beef in a large bowl.
• Add the jalapenos, onion powder, garlic powder, and the salt.
• Pour in the worcestershire sauce.
• Add the pepper.
• Mix well and form in 8 thin patties.
• Break the cheese up into 8 small squares.
• Take 1 patty and place 2 squares of the cheese on top.
• Take another patty and place it on top of the first.
• Seal the edges to form 1 patty.
• Repeat with the remaining patties.
• Place each patty on the grill.
• Cook, flipping once, until cooked to your desired doneness.
• While the burgers cook, cut the lettuce into bun-sized wedges.
• Serve the burgers on the lettuce “buns”.

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