Description
Jalapeño poppers get a gourmet twist in this juicy bacon cheeseburger. The creamy avocado-jalapeño ranch is the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
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- 4 jalapenos
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
- 1 lbs (680 g) ground beef
- Kosher salt
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 avocado
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) ranch dressing
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375-450°F / 190-232°C).
- Grill jalapenos, turning as needed, until charred and blistered, about 7-8 minutes.
- Place jalapenos in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes to loosen skins.
- Peel, halve, and remove seeds from jalapenos.
- Chop roasted jalapenos; add half to cream cheese (reserve the rest).
- Mix well.
- Divide beef into 8 equal patties.
- Place ¼ of the jalapeno-cream cheese mixture onto 4 patties, top with remaining 4 patties.
- Pinch sides to seal.
- Season generously with Kosher salt.
- Grill burgers over medium-high heat (approximately 375-450°F / 190-232°C) with the lid closed until cooked, about 3-6 minutes per side (oil the grill to prevent sticking).
- During the last minute of cooking, add cheddar cheese.
- Assemble burgers on buns with bacon, avocado slices, and avocado-jalapeno ranch dressing.
- For the Avocado-Jalapeno Ranch Dressing:
- Combine 1 avocado with ranch dressing in a food processor until smooth.
- Stir in remaining roasted jalapenos.
Notes
- For easier peeling, score the jalapeños before grilling.
- To prevent the burgers from falling apart, gently press down on them during the first few minutes of grilling.
- Make the avocado-jalapeño ranch ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 1000
- Fat: 45
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150