Recipe: Jalapeno and Cheddar Stuffed Burgers

JALAPENO AND CHEDDAR STUFFED BURGERS
"This burger has layers of flavor from the smoky applewood seasoning in the ground beef to the molten center of Cheddar cheese with jalapeno slices."



1 pound ground beef
1 package McCormick Grill Mates Smoky Applewood Steakhouse Burgers Seasoning Mix
2 jalapeno chilie peppers, seeded and sliced thin crosswise (1/4-inch thick)
9 tablespoons finely shredded Cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend, divided
FOR SERVING:
3 crusty rolls, such as Kaiser rolls
1/2 cup arugula leaves
3 tomato slices
3 red onion slices

Mix ground beef and Seasoning Mix until well blended. Divide ground beef mixture evenly in 6 balls. Form each into a thin patty.

For each burger, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the shredded cheese on 1 patty. Top with about 4 chile slices and additional 2 tablespoons cheese. Top with second patty, pressing edges to seal. Repeat to form a total of 3 burgers.

Grill burgers over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through (internal temperature of 160 degrees F).

Serve burgers on rolls topped with arugula, tomato, onion and desired condiments.

Makes 3 servings
Source: McCormick