Green Chile Cheeseburgers

There is something just so amazing about the unique flavor of green chiles.  The Green Chile Cheeseburgers, have that extra kick that green chiles provide. Green Chiles,  Sometimes topping the Scoville chart, and sometimes mildly spicy, these burgers are defined by a relish of mixed chiles and a handsome dose of melted cheese. Bobby’s recipe has poblano, Hatch and Serrano chiles with honey and red wine vinegar to balance. Pickled red onions add tang, and a Monterey Jack-Parmesan queso sauce brings it home with creamy rich flavor.

Ingredients

Queso Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 12 ounces Chihuahua or Monterey jack cheese, coarsely grated
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Green Chile Relish:

• 1 medium poblano chile, roasted, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
• 2 Hatch chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 Serrano chile, roasted, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Pickled Red Onions:

• 1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 medium red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced

Burgers:

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted
• 12 blue or yellow corn tortilla chips, coarsely crushed

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