Wisconsin Pepper Jack Stuffed Burgers



Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup onion, minced
8 ounces Wisconsin Hot Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
6 tablespoons salsa
6 hamburger buns

Cooking Directions:
In large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper and onion, mix thoroughly. Shape into 12, 1/4-inch thick patties. Reserve 1/3 cup shredded Wisconsin Pepper Jack cheese. Top six patties with remaining cheese. Place remaining patties over cheese-topped patties and firmly press edges together. Preheat grill to medium. Place burgers on grill and cook, covered, 7-8 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until no longer pink in center and juices show no pink color; turning occasionally. During last 2 minutes of cooking, spoon 1 tablespoon of salsa on each burger and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve immediately.

Recipe and photo © 2009 Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.