Jumping Jack Jalapeno Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced (4 Tbsp.)
• 1 Tbsp. heavy cream
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 4 tsp. salsa
• 4 tsp. jalapeno peppers (canned) chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

Instructions

Mix together ground beef, diced onion, cream, garlic, salt and pepper. Form into 8 thin patties.

Top each of 4 patties with 1 tsp. Salsa Picante, 1 tsp. chopped jalapenos and 2 Tbsp. shredded cheese.

Top with remaining 4 patties. Press edges to seal in toppings.

Grill over medium coals for 12 minutes, turning once after 7 minutes.

Serve on your favorite bun with extra Salsa if desired.

Suggestions

This burger can stand alone or be eaten with lettuce and tomato.

Tips from Our Cook

Shredded Mexican cheese or cheddar can be substituted for the Monterrey Jack.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving:  (1 serving, 6 oz.) 335 calories; 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 80 mg cholesterol; 695 mg sodium; 23 g carbohydrate; 1.6 g fiber; 30 g protein; 6.8 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.2 mcg vitamin B12; 4.1 mg iron; 28.5 mcg selenium; 6.0 mg zinc.