Well, for those who like their burgers with a bite, look no further than our Jalapeno Bacon Cheeseburger recipe. This one packs a punch and will keep them coming back for more. Best news, it’s easy-to-make.

Jalapeno Bacon Cheeseburgers

Spicy Ranch Sauce

• 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

Burgers

• 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

Worcestershire-Coffee Glaze

• 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

Other

• 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

Preparation

For spicy ranch sauce:

1. Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
2. Season sauce with salt and pepper.

For burgers:

1. Gently mix all ingredients in large bowl.
2. Form mixture into eight 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick patties.
3. Place on small baking sheet.
4. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

For glaze:

1. Stir first 5 ingredients in small saucepan over medium heat until coffee is
   dissolved.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Whisk in butter.
4. Season glaze to taste with salt and pepper.

Cooking

1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
2. Working in batches if necessary, cook bacon in large skillet over
   medium-high heat until crisp and brown.
3. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Spray grill rack with nonstick spray.
4. Toast buns until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer buns, cut side up, to plates.
5. Grill burgers 5 minutes, basting with glaze.
6. Turn burgers, baste with glaze, and grill until cooked to desired doneness,
   about 5 minutes longer for medium.
7. Press cheese atop each burger and allow cheese to melt.
8. Place some sauce, then 1 burger on each bun bottom.
9. Top each with 2 slices bacon and desired additional toppings. Cover with bun
   top. Serve with remaining sauce.

Now tell me that doesn’t sound delicious