Double Smashed Avocado Burger with Hatch Chile Queso

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Total Time: 20 min

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Cook Time: 10 min

Prep Time: 10 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 1070

Total Fat 82g

Saturated Fat 24g

Trans Fat 2.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 36g

Cholesterol 170mg

Sodium 1150mg

Total Carbs 37g

Dietary Fiber 8g

Total Sugars 7g

Protein 49g

Potassium 1336mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This Double Smashed Avocado Burger with Hatch Chile Queso showcases two seasonal favorites: California Avocados and roasted Hatch chiles. The burgers are cooked smashed-style and served with California Avocado Smash and California Avocado Hatch Chile Queso. You may want to use a fork and knife to enjoy every bite!

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

Double Smashed Avocado Burgers with Hatch Chile Queso: 8 (4 oz.) ground beef burger patties 1 1/2 tsp. burger seasoning 4 brioche or multigrain burger buns California Avocado Hatch Chile Queso (make ahead) California Avocado Smash (make ahead) California Avocado Smash: 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and quartered 1/2 tsp. burger seasoning 1 Tbsp. lime juice, optional California Avocado Hatch Chile Queso: 1 oz. olive oil 2 roasted Hatch chiles* (mild or hot), stemmed, seeded and diced 12 oz. white queso sauce 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and diced

Double Smashed Avocado Burgers with Hatch Chile Queso:

Preheat the surface of a griddle or cast iron skillet to medium-high.
Season one side of the patties with burger seasoning and place on the griddle. Using a press or spatula, smash the patties to ¼” thick, then flip them and season the smashed sides. Cook until desired doneness.
Toast the buns, if desired. Spread California Avocado Smash on each of the top buns. Stack two patties on each of the bottom buns.
Top the burgers with the California Hatch Chile Queso. Add the top buns with the California Avocado Smash and serve.

California Avocado Smash:

Season the avocados with the burger seasoning and lime juice. Use a fork to smash and combine the avocado mixture, leaving it a little chunky. Set aside.

California Avocado Hatch Chile Queso:

In a saucepan on medium heat add the oil and bring to a sizzle, add in the Hatch chiles and let sear for 30 seconds.
Stir in the premade queso sauce and gently mix in the avocado. Set aside until serving.

Variations: Sub veggie patties, add sides, add sliced cheese between the burger patties.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a platter of burger topping such as lettuce and tomato to allow guests to customize their Double Smashed Avocado Burgers.,

Beverage Pairing: Beer, spicy margarita, iced tea.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Editor's Note

*If not available, use roasted Anaheim chiles or 2 (4-oz.) cans of Hatch chiles, drained.

Did You Know?

There is an “official” serving size for avocados. Of course avocado sizes and usage ideas vary. One delicious idea is to grill a California Avocado half or enjoy in one of these BBQ/ grilling recipes.