Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Bacon Burgers

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Yield: 4 burgers

Ingredients:

Burgers:

1 and 1/4 pounds ground beef (preferably 80/20)
6 slices cheddar cheese
16-20 sliced jalapeno peppers
salt and pepper
4 hamburger rolls

Toppings:

4 slices cooked bacon, cut in half
lettuce
8 tomato slices
4 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Directions:

Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan.
Fold two slices of cheddar cheese in half. Fold each half in half again. You’ll end up with 4 double-layered squares of cheese. Set aside.
Divide your ground beef into 8 equal size balls.
Flatten each ball into a disk. Place a piece of cheese in the center and top with 4-5 slices of pickled jalapeno peppers.
Place another flattened disc on top and pinch the edges together. Gently flatten the ball to form a thick patty.
Grill the burgers over direct heat for 5 minutes on each side for medium. During the last minute of cooking, top each burger with a slice of cheese. Remove the burgers from the grill. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes.
Place the burgers on a roll. Top with lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, and a tablespoon of barbecue sauce.

From themessybakerblog.com