Pepper cheese-stuffed burgers

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ pounds Ground Beef (85% lean)
2 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese with
/jalapeno pepper,thin sliced
4 eaches Hamburger Buns
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4 eaches Lettuce leaves
4 eaches Tomato slices
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

Divide ground beef into 8 equal portions; shape each into 4 inch diameter patties. Place equal amounts of cheese in center of 4 patties. Top with remaining 4 patties; press edges together to seal securely. Place patties on grid over medium coals. Grill 10 to 12 minutes or to desired doneness,turning once. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toast buns on grill on minute, if desired. Arrange one lettuce leaf on each bun bottom; top each with one burger and one tomato slice. Cover with bun tops.

Two ounces Monterey Jack cheese and ¼ cup canned chopped green chillies, drained, may be substituted for Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno peppers.

Source: The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1994

Typed for your Enjoyment by Tony Burke, Natchez, Mississippi

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