Jalapeno Swiss Burgers

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Updated on Aug. 22, 2023

Mexican culture greatly influences our cuisine, and we eat a lot of spicy foods. In this recipe, the mellow flavor of Swiss cheese cuts the heat of the jalapenos.—Jeanine Richardson, Floresville, Texas

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Jalapeno Swiss Burgers

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 20 min
Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
  • Optional: Lettuce leaves and ketchup

Directions

  1. Shape beef into 8 thin patties. Top 4 patties with cheese, onion and jalapenos. Top with remaining patties; press edges firmly to seal.
  2. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 8-9 minutes on each side. Serve on buns. If desired, serve with lettuce and ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 665 calories, 37g fat (16g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 423mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 55g protein.

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