Green Chile Burgers

Name: Green Chile Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound ground beef; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 slices smoked cheese; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained; 4 onion hamburger buns, split

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Take one all-American patty and load it up New Mexico-style with smoky cheese and chopped green chiles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices smoked cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
4 onion hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. Press a shallow indentation in the center of each with your thumb. Brush both sides of patties with oil.
Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Top burgers with cheese and chiles; grill 30 seconds longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns.

Take one all-American patty and load it up New Mexico-style with smoky cheese and chopped green chiles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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