Jalapeno-Bacon-Cheddar Stuffed Burger

This is a great recipe for those of us who like things a little spicy! For the Burger: 2 lbs. good quality ground beef - ½ lb. bacon - Cheddar cheese, grated - ½ onion, finely chopped - 1tbsp paprika - 1 egg - 1 tbsp. BBQ sauce - Salt and Pepper - 3 roasted jalapeno peppers - Burger buns - Tomatoes, sliced and lettuce to serve - For the Sauce: ½ cup bacon fat - 1 ½ tbsp. butter - 1 tsp cayenne - 1 tbsp. Whiskey - 1 drop liquid smoke - For The Chipotle Mayoli: 1 cup "real" mayonnaise - 1 tsp. chipotle - 1 Head roasted garlic - Lemon zest - Directions: For the Mayoli: Preheat the oven to 350F. Wrap the garlic head loosely in aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until soft. Allow to cool and squeeze out the roasted garlic paste from the head into a bowl. Add the mayonnaise, chipotle and the zest of 1 lemon and stir well to incorporate all the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until needed. For the burgers: Fry the bacon strips in a non-stick frying pan until almost done. Do not allow the bacon to become too crispy. Reserve the bacon pan drippings for the Whiskey sauce. Place the bacon on a wire rack to drain and allow to cool. Cut into small pieces to resemble “Bacon Bits”. Roast the jalapeno peppers on the grill until the skins are well charred. Alternatively, this can be done on a gas stove flame or under the broiler of the oven. Place the charred jalapenos in a small bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and allow to cool. Once cooled remove the skin, veins and seeds from the peppers and place the meat into a mixing bowl. With a fork, work the jalapeno meat into a cohesive pulp. Add the bacon bits and grated cheddar to the jalapeno and mix well. In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the remaining burger ingredients and mix well. Forming the burgers: Using a 1-cup measure, create a ball of burger mix and mold a flat disc in your hand. It should be about 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Now place a tablespoon of the jalapeno-bacon-cheddar mixture in the middle of your burger disc. Wrap the sides up and inwards to cover and seal the jalapeno mixture. Carefully form a burger, making sure that the stuffing cannot leak out during cooking. If you like this recipe, you may consider investing in a “Burger Stuffer” (available in the “As Seen on TV” Section). This is a nifty, inexpensive kitchen gadget that forms perfectly stuffed burgers. Grill the burgers according to taste. For the Whiskey Sauce: Melt the reserved bacon fat and butter in a small sauce pan. Add the cayenne, Whiskey and liquid smoke, and bring to the boil. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. To Serve: Spread the burger bun halves with the Mayoli. Place the burger patty on one bun half and drizzle with the Whiskey sauce. Add tomato or lettuce according to taste.