Heat Meets Meat: Fiery Jalapeño Popper Burgers for Bold Taste Buds

Sink your teeth into a juicy beef patty, perfectly seasoned and graced with melted Brighton Farms® American Pepper Jack Cheese. But the real star? Those stuffed jalapeño halves, oozing with a creamy blend of Brighton Farms® Cream Cheese, minced garlic, and zesty lemon pepper seasoning. Topped with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and creamy guacamole, this burger is a spicy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible delight!

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 6 oz Brighton Farms® Cream Cheese (equivalent to 3 oz per serving)
• 8 slices Brighton Farms® American Pepper Jack Cheese
• 6 Jalapeño Peppers, halved and seeded
• 2 tsp Olive Oil
• 12 slices Bacon, crumbled
• 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 2 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning
• 1 tsp Pepper
• ½ tsp Paprika
• 2 lbs Ground Beef (adjust seasoning as desired)
• Lettuce, Tomato, and Guacamole for garnish

Directions

1. Brush jalapeños with oil and grill covered over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Once cool, chop finely.
2. Combine finely chopped jalapeños with bacon and cream cheese.
3. In a large bowl, combine garlic, salt, lemon pepper seasoning, pepper, and paprika and mix into beef.
4. Shape into 8 thin patties.
5. Spoon bacon/cream cheese/jalapeño mixture onto 4 of the patties, cover with remaining 4 patties, and press edges firmly to seal.
6. Grill burgers covered over medium heat or broil 4 inches from heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until temp. is 160°F.
7. Top with Pepper Jack Cheese and cook 1-2 minutes longer until cheese is melted.
8. Serve on a grilled bun, and top with lettuce, tomato, and guacamole as desired.

This vegetarian bowl is downright delicious and packed with flavor. With roasted cauliflower, Kale & Quinoa Blend, Corn & Black Bean Fiesta Blend, fresh cucumbers, pickled red onions pico de gallo, Extreme Supreme Guacamole, and topped with a creamy dressing, Cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.

Yield: 5 Servings

INGREDIENTS

Simplot Harvest Frest Avocados Extreme Supreme Guacamole, Frozen	1 pouch
Red Onions, halved and thinly sliced	1 each
Red Wine Vinegar	1 1/2 cups
Sugar	2 Tbsp
Kosher Salt, divided	2 Tbsp
Greek Yogurt, plain	15 oz
Mexican Crema	15 oz
Simplot Simple Goodness: Cauliflower, IQF 12/2 lb	1 bag
Olive Oil	1/4 cup
Black Pepper, coarse grind	1 1/2 tsp
Simplot RoastWorks® Flame-Roasted Corn and Black Bean Fiesta Blend 6/2.5 lb	1/2 bag
Simplot Good Grains: Ancient Grains and Kale Blend 6/2.5 lb	1 bag
Cucumber, shaved or thinly sliced	10 oz
Cojita Cheese, crumbled	5 oz
Cilantro Leaves	1/4 cup

Directions:

From Columbus®, we’ve added a Sliced Charcuterie Trio. Charcuterie board building has never been easier with this convenient variety pack.  This pre-sliced, ready-to-serve salami sampler pack includes the perfect combination of salami for any occasion. Each 12 oz. package includes Calabrese, Italian Dry, and Peppered Salami already pre-sliced. Not only perfect for a charcuterie board, but this salami variety pack is also great for sandwiches that will surely not disappoint. 

From Kayem, we’ve added New England Style Red Pastrami Brisket Sliced. This smoked and cured deli meat is gluten-free, and fully cooked with no added MSG. Pre-sliced for easy portion control, convenience, and reduced labor costs. Your customers will savor every last bite of this delicious, slow-smoked deli favorite.

From Sunny Fresh®, we’ve added Egg Bake Bites with Turkey Sausage, and Cheddar Cheese. Whole eggs scrambled with turkey sausage and cheddar cheese baked into a 2 oz. handheld muffin shape. Win over parents and fuel kids’ futures with a nutritious, heat-n-serve egg product. With no high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or artificial flavors.

From Eggo®, we’ve added Grab & Go Liège-Style Buttery Maple Flavored Waffles. Inspired by classic belgian-style street food, these individually wrapped waffles are made with sweet brioche dough, real butter, and pearl sugar, with no artificial flavors or colors. And with no heating required, there’s no reason not to bring the delicious flavor of Eggo waffles as an on-the-go breakfast or snack to your school cafeteria, convenience store, or coffee shop.

And finally, from Gehl’s, we’ve added individually wrapped Tortilla Chips. These gluten-free tortilla chips offer a fresh corn flavor and a satisfying crunch with every bite. Gehl’s Nacho Tortilla Chips are packed in 3 oz. single-serve bags, complete with plastic clamshells, to provide your customers with consistently fresh chips with less breakage. Great for those cheese “Super Fans” who layer, dip, or dunk.   If you’re looking for a perfect on-the-go snack for your consumers, Gehl’s Tortilla Chips is it!

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From Revel Eats, we’ve added two new appetizer options. Guacamole Bites and Queso Loaded Tots. Revel Eats Guacamole Bites are a new twist on a familiar favorite! Crispy tortilla chip breading filled with smashed avocados, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, and lime juice. The Queso Loaded Tots are a great potato filled treat with a blend of queso fresco and other savory cheeses, jalapeño peppers and bacon in a crispy, tortilla chip coating.  Both of these items have menu versatility and can be used as an appetizer, side, or topper.

From Sunny Fresh, we’ve added Whole Grain Cinnamon Glazed French Toast. These whole slices of whole grain french toast are dipped in egg and sweetened with a cinnamon sugar glaze. They come individually packed in a heatable wrap. This all-time breakfast favorite has no high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or artificial flavors and perfect for school cafeterias.

From Ruby Kist, we’ve added three new fruit juices. Cranberry cocktail, apple juice and tomato juice. These fruit juice and juice cocktails are a versatile choice for restaurants and bars. Ideal for creating mixed drinks or as a stand-alone beverage. Give your guests a refreshing treat with Ruby Kist juices that contain real fruit juice and are made of quality ingredients to create a wholesome taste that your customers will enjoy.

From Old Neighborhood, we’ve added a corned beef brisket. This frozen, cooked corned beef is made from brisket, with exterior fat removed and is delicately flavored in an old world manner with a solution of curing agents and cooked with spices.

And finally, from Kraft, we’ve added Heinz grape jelly single serve .5 oz cups. Heinz grape jelly offers a sweet, bright flavor that customers love. Delicious as a spread or topping, these individual serving condiment cups make delivery and takeout service easy and convenient. A breakfast and brunch classic, these single-serve cups are a great choice for restaurants, cafeterias, fast food, takeout, concessions and more.

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Dennis Food Service delivers thousands of foodservice products and supplies to restaurants and food operations in Maine and New Hampshire. If you have a question or are interested in becoming a customer contact us or call 1-800-439-2727.

Well, grilled chicken AND grilled peaches that is. Shell-less taco? That’s right! It’s all the fun of a handheld taco with the fresh benefits of a salad! Tacos are hands down one of my favorite food groups; tied with dairy of course. That said, I am always finding ways to eat my foods taco-style without feeling like I’m eating tacos every day. Which is not a horrible thing; just saying. Enter the lettuce cup shell-less taco–a fun way to fuse your love of tacos with your body’s need for roughage.

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INGREDIENTS

• 4 oz grilled, diced, bonless chicken breast 1/4″
• 4 fl-oz Kogi salsa roja
• 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
• 2 ea 10″ flour tortilla
• 3 ea cooked, sliced 1/4″ smoked bacon
• 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh jalapeno
• 1 oz shredded, cheddar jack cheese
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

1. Rub chicken breast with small amount of salsa roja and grill to 165˚F internal temperature.
2. Heat oil on grill or large saute pan and evenly spread remaining salsa roja on tortilla.
3. Continue building quesadilla with chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, jalapenos and lime juice.
4. Top with second tortilla and flip to finish grilling. Cut into 4 even wedges and serve! Optional additions, guacamole and sour cream.

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INGREDIENTS

Serves: 6

1 beef top sirloin steak boneless, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 12 ounce)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
6 small flour tortillas, warmed
6 eggs, beaten or 1 1/2 cups egg substitute
6 tablespoons reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons guacamole
6 tablespoons salsa
6 tablespoons reduced-fat dairy sour cream

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat large, heavy non-stick over medium heat until hot. Season beef top sirloin steak with salt, as desired. Place beef in skillet. Pan-broil until desired doneness, turning occasionally. Remove beef from skillet. Set aside; keep warm.
2. Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot. Add eggs and scramble until set, stirring occasionally; keep warm.
3. Carve steak into thin slices. Top each tortilla with equal amounts of eggs, steak and 1 tablespoon each of cheese, guacamole, salsa and sour cream.