Tex-Mex Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• Monterey Jack Cheese
  2 oz
• Southwest Spice Blend
  1 tbsp
• black pepper
• cilantro
  ½ cup
• ground beef
  12 oz
• hot sauce
  1 tsp
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• potato buns
  2 unit
• roma tomatoes
  2 unit
• salt
• sour cream
  ¼ cup
• vegetable oil
  2 tbsp
• yukon gold potatoes
  1 lb

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• small bowl
• small bowl
• medium bowl
• large pan

1. 

   1

   Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Cut yukon gold potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Finely dice roma tomatoes . Roughly chop cilantro leaves and stems.

   yukon gold potatoes: 1 lb, roma tomatoes: 2 unit, cilantro: ½ cup
2. 

   2

   Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of vegetable oil , half the Southwest Spice Blend , salt , and black pepper . Roast on top rack, flipping halfway through, until browned and tender ⏱️ 20 minutes .

   vegetable oil: 2 tbsp, Southwest Spice Blend: 1 tbsp, salt, black pepper
3. 

   3

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl , combine tomatoes, cilantro, and a drizzle of olive oil . Season with plenty of salt and pepper. In a separate small bowl , combine sour cream , a pinch of salt, and hot sauce to taste.

   olive oil: 1 tbsp, sour cream: ¼ cup, hot sauce: 1 tsp
4. 

   4

   In a medium bowl , combine ground beef , remaining Southwest Spice Blend, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Form mixture into two ½-inch-thick patties. Divide Monterey Jack Cheese between the centers of each patty. Gently fold meat around cheese, shaping and sealing to create cheese-stuffed patties. Season all over with salt and pepper.

   ground beef: 12 oz, Monterey Jack Cheese: 2 oz
5. 

   5

   Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook to desired doneness ⏱️ 3 minutes per side. Meanwhile, halve and toast potato buns ⏱️ 30 seconds .

   potato buns: 2 unit
6. 

   6

   Spread crema onto cut sides of buns. Fill buns with patties and salsa. Serve with potatoes and any remaining salsa on the side.