Spicy A.1. Cheese Stuffed Burger
Servings 6
INGREDIENTS:
Jalapeño Cheese Stuffing
6 ounces of cream cheese
1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1 jalapeño, diced
A.1. Burger Patties
1½ pounds lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
A.1. Burger Baste
6 tablespoons A.1.
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1½ teaspoons onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne
4 tablespoons butter
Salt
Pepper
PREPARATION
- Combine
chopped cream cheese, cheese, jalapeño, and all of the rest of the
ingredients in a bowl until mixed well. - Chill
in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. - Form
beef into 12 two-ounce patties of equal shape and place on a
parchment-covered baking sheet. Season with salt. - Cover
with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes. - After
15 minutes, take out the patties and place a large dollop of the cheese
mixture in the middle of one of the patties. - Place
another patty on top and pinch to firmly seal the edges. Reshape if
necessary. - Repeat
with the remaining patties until you have 6 patties formed. - To
make the baste, whisk together the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat
until simmering. Remove from heat. - Grill
burgers over medium heat for about 6 minutes per side, basting each side.
Do not smash down! - Serve
on a bun with your preferred toppings. Enjoy!