Tailgating Burgers

Here's a great recipe for a burger to wow the tailgating crowd, or for any gathering of friends/family. The topping has tangy zing to it, and the hamburger mixture is made with some ingredients you don't usually see in the mix. Aged cheddar or a smoked provolone cheese will add the final touch to this new twist on the standard hamburger. Goes great with baked beans, corn, or any of your usual tailgating side dishes.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• Burger

• 2  lbs lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  crushed  potato chips, crumbs
• 1⁄2 cup  finely diced onion
• 1  ounce  hidden valley  original ranch dressing mix
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  teaspoon  vegetable oil

• Topping

• 1⁄3 cup  finely diced red bell pepper
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1  tablespoon  jalapeno jelly
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  finely minced  jalapeno peppers
•  good quality  hamburger bun

Directions

1. Heat oil in medium saucepan until hot. Add the diced onions and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Let cool.
2. Meanwhile, combine ground beef, seasoning mix, parsley, and potato chip crumbs in large bowl. Add cooked onions and mix well. Form into 6 patties.
3. For topping, mix together jalapeno jelly, sour cream, diced red pepper, and minced jalapeno. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Grill patties 4-6 minutes per side or until meat is no longer pink in the center, adding slices of cheese the last 2 minutes of grilling. Top with about 2 tablespoons of topping. Put into buns and serve.