Stuffed Burgers With Pepper Jack Cheese
This tasty recipe combines juicy beef patties with melted pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon, and a flavorful guacamole spread. It's a perfect dish for a sunny day barbecue or a casual weeknight dinner.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados, preferably Haas, peeled and pitted
- 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 1/2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 2 oz. pepper jack cheese, grated
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- 8 bacon slices, cooked until crispy
Instructions
- 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.
Yield
Serves 4.
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