Hot 'n Spicy Cheeseburgers

These are great when you're tired of the same old hamburger. We use our outside gas grill all winter long in Maine!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄4 cup banana pepper, seeded &chopped (we use VLASIC)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 cup barbecue sauce (classic flavor)
• 6  slices  thin cheddar cheese
• 6  hamburger buns, split & toasted

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the beef, peppers& cumin.
2. Shape the beef into 1-inch thick patties.
3. On the grill rack, place the patties over medium hot coals.
4. Grill, uncovered until done (approx. 10 min on first side for a medium and 12 minutes for a well-done).
5. Flip burgers and brush often with the BBQ sauce.
6. The last minute of grilling place a cheese slice on each burger; heat until melted.
7. Serve on the toasted buns.
8. These can also be broiled in the oven.