Jalapeno Cheeseburger W/Bacon & Grilled Onions

Prep Time: 35 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 60 Minutes

Servings: 8

The green chile makes quite an apperance in the burger and in its creamy ranch sauce. Bon Apetit, 07/05. Haven't included chilling time from 2 hrs to a day. Don't let long list frighten you - I had to break it up to make it easier to read & then cook.

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (not the bottled stuff)

4 green onions, finely chopped

2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno chile

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 lbs ground beef (use sirloin)

1 1/4 cups onions, chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno chile

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/3 cup light corn syrup

2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals

2 teaspoons packed golden brown sugar

3 tablespoons butter

16 slices bacon

nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray

8 hamburger buns, split horizontally or 8 square focaccia rolls, 3-4 inches, split horizontally

8 lettuce leaves

2 cups coarsely shredded sharp white cheddar cheese

tomato

onion, slices (grilled)

sauteed mushroom

Directions:

1. SPICY SAUCE RANCH DRESSING:.
2. Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
3. BURGERS:.
4. Gently mix all ingredients in large bowl. Form mixture into eight 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick patties. Place on small baking sheet. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
5. GLAZE:.
6. Stir first 5 ingredients in small saucepan over medium heat until coffee is dissolved. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter. Season glaze to taste with salt and pepper.
7. GRILLING:.
8. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
9. Working in batches if necessary, cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and brown.
10. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
11. Spray grill rack with nonstick spray.
12. Toast buns until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
13. Transfer buns, cut side up, to plates.
14. Place lettuce on each bun bottom.
15. Grill burgers 5 minutes, basting with glaze.
16. Turn burgers, baste with glaze, and grill until cooked to desired doneness, about 5 minutes longer for medium.
17. Press cheese atop each burger and allow cheese to melt.
18. Place some sauce, then 1 burger on each bun bottom.
19. Top each with 2 slices bacon and desired additional toppings.
20. Cover with bun top.
21. Serve with remaining sauce.

By RecipeOfHealth.com