| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 1 hr 50 min |
| Active: | 45 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 1 hr 50 min |
| Active: | 45 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 to 3 jalapeños
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canola oil (or preferred oil for frying)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 ground chuck)
- 4 hallah hamburger buns
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Instructions
- For the pepper jelly: In a small bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, raspberry jam, crushed red pepper flakes and garlic powder until well incorporated. Cover and set aside.
- For the breaded jalapeños: Cut the jalapeños into 1/4-inch slices, removing the stems. Place in a small bowl and add the buttermilk. Cover and soak the jalapeños at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerated up to 48 hours. Drain off the buttermilk and add the jalapeños to a bowl with the flour. With gloved hands, mix the jalapeños into the flour making sure they are well coated. Let them rest in the flour for 5 to 7 minutes, then sift off the excess flour to prepare for frying. (This resting time helps the flour to hold to the jalapeños during frying.)
- In a small saucepan, heat the oil to 325 degrees F.
- Add the jalapeños to the oil and fry, gently turning and mixing the jalapeños to ensure even cooking, until they are light golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Strain from the oil and place on paper towels.
- For the burgers: In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic and onion powders, seafood seasoning and seasoned salt. Set aside.
- Form eight 1/4-pound patties from the meat. Sprinkle the seasoning on one side of each of the patties.
- Heat a griddle to medium-high heat (or a large frying pan, or grill).
- Cook the patties 2 minutes on each side or to the desired doneness. To assemble the burgers, stack 2 cooked patties on each bun, then top with 1 to 2 tablespoons cream cheese, 6 to 7 slices of fried jalapeños and 1 to 2 tablespoons of pepper jelly. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 1723 |
| Total Fat | 113 g |
| Saturated Fat | 28 g |
| Carbohydrates | 132 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 82 g |
| Protein | 51 g |
| Cholesterol | 195 mg |
| Sodium | 1309 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 1723 |
| Total Fat | 113 g |
| Saturated Fat | 28 g |
| Carbohydrates | 132 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 82 g |
| Protein | 51 g |
| Cholesterol | 195 mg |
| Sodium | 1309 mg |