Jalepeno Cheddar Burgers

I don't do stuffed burgers so for those of you expecting this to burst with cheesy goodness, I am sorry to disappoint you, this is not your burger. Instead, we are going to add all of the amazing flavors of a jalapeno popper throughout the burger.

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Serves: 4

1.0 lbs Ground Chuck (80/20 if you can

get it

2 slices Bacon

1 Large Egg

1/4 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, grated

1/4 cup Diced Jalapeno peppers (seeds

and ribs removed)

1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1/4 tsp Sea Salt

1. Cut the bacon in to roughly dime sized pieces.

2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.

3. Once hot, add your bacon and cook approximately 50% of the way through. The

fat should begin to render but remove far before becoming 'crispy'.

4. Remove bacon from the pan on to a paper towel lined plate to cool.

5. Drain excess grease from the skillet and set aside.

6. In a large mixing bowl, add ground chuck, egg, diced jalapeno,

Worcestershire, cooled bacon, salt and pepper. Utilizing your hands,

thoroughly mix ingredients together.

7. Form patties by removing 1/4 pound of the material at a time and roll in to balls

(should be just smaller than a baseball).

8. Optional step: I like to put my patties back in the fridge for 20 minutes or so but

that is just me)

9. Re-heat cast iron skillet over medium high heat.

10. Salt and pepper both sides of patties and place in hot skillet. Depending on

desired temperature, cook for between 3 - 7 minutes per side.

11. Serve with favorite toppings (I am not going to tell you how to eat your burger

but grilled jalapenos and avocado are AMAZEBALLS on this burger)