Stuffed Burgers With Pepper Jack Cheese Recipe 475

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Shape meat into 8 (1/4-inch-thick) patties. Top 4 patties with cheese; cover with remaining patties. Pinch edges together to seal.
• Grill 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (160ºF), adding pineapple to the grill for the last 4 min. and turning after 2 min. Meanwhile, mix mayo and Sriracha sauce until blended.
• Place burgers on bottom halves of buns; top with pineapple, avocados and mayo mixture. Cover with tops of buns.

Steps:

• Shape beef into eight patties. In a large bowl, combine the cheese, green pepper, tomato, mushrooms and onions. Top half of the patties with vegetable mixture. Cover with remaining patties and firmly press edges to seal. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with barbecue sauce and sprinkle with sugar. Grill, covered, or broil 5-6 minutes longer on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, basting occasionally. Serve on buns.

Steps:

• Prepare a medium-hot fire in a grill. Place a la plancha cast-iron griddle on the grill to preheat. In a bowl, combine the avocados and lime juice and mash them together with a fork. Season with salt and stir in the cilantro. Set the guacamole aside. Divide the ground beef into eight 3-oz. portions and shape each into a ball. Using a stuffed burger press according to the manufacturer's instructions, make 4 burgers, stuffing each with 1/2 oz. cheese. Season the burgers with salt and pepper. Place the burgers on the la plancha and cook, turning once, about 4 minutes per side. Place the burgers on the buns and top each with 1/4 cup guacamole and 2 bacon slices. Serve immediately. Serves 4.