Jalapeno Popper Burger

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I love jalapenos. I eat them plain and usually get strange looks from people. When Ron orders nachos and asks for no jalapenos my head spins around and he then says "on the side". Smart husband. Anyways, I wanted to create a burger that captured one of my favorite peppers. This is a really easy burger to put together, and while it packs a punch, it is delicious! Enjoy!

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