If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy dinner recipe that will have you feeling like a restaurant-level chef right at home, this burger is the perfect choice. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or cooking a meal for a solo evening, you can’t go wrong with the Hayley Burger as your main course. 

This burger, crafted by one of our VeriNew employees, uses a combination of both sweet and savory ingredients to create a unique culinary experience that you’re unlikely to find anywhere else. 

To make a vegetarian version, simply swap out the ground beef for your favorite vegetarian patty. You can also use vegan cream cheese to make this recipe completely free of animal products. 

This meal takes about 20 minutes to prepare. We recommend pairing it with sides like sweet potato fries or roasted veggies. Happy cooking!  

The Jalapeno Popper (Hayley) Burger

Ingredients:

• 1 Dave’s Killer Bun
• 4 – 6 oz lean ground beef (90-95% lean)
• Salt, pepper, and garlic powder (to taste)
• Olive oil spray (for toasting the bun)
• 1 tbsp whipped cream cheese
• Sliced jalapeños (to taste)
• 1 tbsp raspberry jam
• 1-2 leaves of green leaf lettuce

Instructions:

1. 1. Season the beef:
      • Form the lean ground beef into a 4-6 oz patty and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
   2. Cook the burger:
      • In a pan: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the burger for about 5-6 minutes on each side until it reaches your desired doneness.
      • On a grill: Grill the burger patty over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
   3. Toast the bun:
      • Spray the inside of the Dave’s Killer Bun with olive oil spray. Toast the bun lightly in the same pan (or on the grill) until golden brown.
   4.  Assemble the burger:
      • Season the whipped cream cheese with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir.
      • Spread 1 tbsp whipped cream cheese on the inside of the top bun.
      • Add sliced jalapeños on top of the cream cheese.
      • Spread 1 tbsp raspberry jam on the inside of the bottom bun.
      • Place the green leaf lettuce on the bottom bun.
      • Add the cooked burger patty on top of the lettuce, then cover with the top bun.
   5. Serve and enjoy:
      • Assemble the burger and enjoy the flavorful combination!

Nutritional Info (per burger with 4 oz patty):

• Calories: ~510
• Protein: ~36g
• Carbs: ~40g
• Fat: ~20g