Name: Spicy Bacon and Spinach Queso Burger
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. lean ground beef; 1 cup tightly packed fresh spinach, chopped; 1/2 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained, divided; 1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA, divided; 8 hamburger buns

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30 Min(s)

30 Min(s) Prep

There are burgers. And then there are queso burgers made with fresh spinach, bacon, tomatoes and green chilies. Guess which ones they'd prefer?

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8 servings

Original recipe yields 8 servings

2 lb. lean ground beef

1 cup tightly packed fresh spinach, chopped

1/2 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained, divided

1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA, divided

8 hamburger buns

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Let's Make It

Heat greased grill to medium-high heat.

Mix meat, spinach, bacon, garlic powder and 2 Tbsp. tomatoes just until blended; shape into 8 balls.

Cut 1/2 lb. VELVEETA into 16 cubes. Press 2 VELVEETA cubes into center of each meatball; flatten to 1/2-inch-thick patty.

Grill 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (160ºF). Meanwhile, cut remaining VELVEETA into 1/2-inch cubes; place in medium microwaveable bowl. Add remaining tomatoes; stir. Microwave on HIGH 3 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring after 2 min.

Place burgers on bottom halves of buns. Drizzle with half the VELVEETA sauce; cover with tops of buns. Cool remaining VELVEETA sauce, then refrigerate for another use. (See tip.)

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Variation

Thaw 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach; squeeze to drain well. Use half to prepare these flavorful burgers. Add the remaining spinach to the VELVEETA sauce before microwaving as directed.

Tip 2

How to Use the Remaining VELVEETA Sauce

Refrigerate the remaining VELVEETA sauce up to 2 days. Then reheat and serve as a dip for tortilla chips, or as a topping for hot cooked potatoes or pasta.

Nutrition

Calories

450

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21g

27%

Saturated Fat 10g

50%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 105mg

35%

Sodium 1140mg

50%

Total Carbohydrates 27g

10%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 8g

16%

Protein 35g

70%

Vitamin A

25%

Vitamin C

Calcium

35%

Iron

25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

8 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.