Todd's "Five for Flamin'" Burgers

So, your favorite hockey team is out of town, but they are on TV tonight! A couple of questions probably come to mind. What drinks or EANABs (pronounced ee'nab, Equally Attractive Non-Alcholic Beverage) should I get for the game? And, what should I make for dinner when the action starts? It's cold outside so something warm would be great. Todd's "Five for Flamin'" Burgers will cure the hunger pangs and set the proper mood!

Ingredients
1 lb. 80% lean ground beef
1 egg
4 oz. sharp cheddar, cut into small cubes
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz. thick, smoked bacon, sliced into 1/2 strips
2 jalapenos, sliced
1/4 cup chipotle mayo (recipe follows)
1 Tomato, sliced
Lettuce
4 kaiser rolls

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, place the ground beef, egg, cheddar, onion, garlic, bacon and jalapenos. With your hands, thoroughly combine all ingredients. While the mixture stands, make the chipotle mayo and cover a large plate or platter with wax paper. Form the burger mixture into 4 patties. Cook the burgers outdoors on a grill or indoors using the stove top and a grill pan to medium (since this recipe uses raw bacon, make sure it gets cooked!). Once done, set aside on a platter and briefly toast the kaiser rolls. Assemble each burger topping with a tablespoon of the chipotle mayo, tomato slice and a leaf of lettuce. Serve with some curly fries and enjoy!

Here are a couple pictures I took during preparation:



The ingredients sans the egg.

Five for Flamin' Burger patties

Chipotle Mayo

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 chipotles in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1/2 lime, juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and puree. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.