Name: Jalapeño Cheeseburgers with Bacon and Grilled Onions
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 4 green onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño chile; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeño chile; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/3 cup light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals; 2 teaspoons (packed) golden brown sugar; 3 tablespoons butter; 16 bacon slices; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 8 hamburger buns or 3- to 4-inch square focaccia rolls, split horizontally; 8 lettuce leaves; 2 cups coarsely shredded sharp white cheddar cheese; Assorted additional toppings (such as tomato and grilled onion slices)

Photo by Brian Leatart

The little green chile makes an appearance in the burger and in its creamy ranch sauce. What to drink: Chateau Souverain 2002 Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley ($22).

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