Pepper & Jack Smothered Cheeseburgers Recipe

Name: Pepper & Jack Smothered Cheeseburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey mustard salad dressing; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 1 egg white, beaten; 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips; 3 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno peppers; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound ground chicken; 2 poblano peppers, julienned; 2 Anaheim peppers, julienned; 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned; 1 small onion, halved and sliced; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 slices pepper Jack cheese; 4 hamburger buns, split

Servings: persons

1/2 cup honey mustard salad dressing
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 egg white, beaten
1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
3 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground chicken
2 poblano peppers, julienned
2 Anaheim peppers, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small onion, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 slices pepper Jack cheese
4 hamburger buns, split

1
For glaze, combine the salad dressing, lime juice and chipotle pepper in a blender; cover and process until blended. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the egg white, tortilla chips, jalapenos and salt. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
3
Bake at 375u00b0 for 9-11 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165u00b0 and juices run clear, basting occasionally with glaze.
4
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; stir in cilantro and salt.
5
Top burgers with pepper mixture and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup honey mustard salad dressing, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, 1 egg white, beaten, and more.

Yes, Pepper & Jack Smothered Cheeseburgers falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Pepper & Jack Smothered Cheeseburgers

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