Avocado Havarti Burger

Pairs well with:

Zinfandel

Bright and full-bodied, this Zinfandel wine is a curious contradiction in tastes.

Ingredients:

AVOCADO DRESSING
2 ripe avocados (preferably Hass)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 1/2 tsp Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
BURGERS
2 lbs ground chuck
1 large egg
1/2 cup flavored dry bread crumbs
6 oz Havarti cheese, thinly sliced
Oil for brushing grill
6 burger rolls

Instructions:

PREPARING THE AVOCADO DRESSING
Peel and roughly chop the avocados. Place the avocados, lime juice, chiptole pepper suace and cilantro in a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
PREPARING THE BURGERS
Divide the cheese into 6 equal portions.
Mix the beef, egg and bread crumbs and then divide into 12 equal portions.
Form 12 thin beef patties. Place a portion of the cheese on each patty, then place another patty on top and seal the edges to form 6 burgers.
Place burgers on oiled grill over medium to high heat, cover and grill approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side, depending on degree of doneness preferred.
Place cooked burger on bottom roll, top with avocado dressing, cover with roll top and serve.