Southwest Stuffed Burgers

This is a yummy stuffed burger, I love trying different hamburgers.  There is nothing better than a good BBQ hamburger, but if your in the mood for something different give this a try. This came out of Kraft Food and Family Summer magazine.

Southwest Stuffed Burgers

Stuffed patties can be covered and refrigerated up to 4 hours ahead of grilling.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise, divided
• 1 pkg. Taco Bell taco seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded or crumbles
• 1/4 cup salsa, divided
• salt & pepper
• lettuce
• 6 tomato slices
• 6 hamburger buns

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Mix meat, 3 tablespoons mayo and the taco seasoning mix, shape into 12 thin patties.
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2. Combine cheese and 2 tablespoons of the salsa, spoon over 6 of the patties. Cover each with one of the remaining patties; pinch edges together to seal. Salt and pepper patties.
3. Grill 7 minutes on each side or until cooked through (160 degrees). Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 tablespoons salsa and remaining 1 tablespoon mayo.
4. Place lettuce, tomatoes, and burgers on bottom halves of buns; top with salsa mixture.
5. Cover with tops of buns. Serve