I love the idea of green chile in a burger, but after some experimentation, I just haven't found a recipe that really hits the spot.
Main reason being, the traditional green chile cheese burger doesn't come standard with a sauce.
I feel like every burger needs a sauce to tie everything together. Otherwise, it's bland...
Bobby Flay had a green chile sauce, where he basically pureed poblano pepper, onions, garlic, and honey. I tried it, and I was underwhelmed... the sauce was just too mild for me. Maybe it needed to be spicier... smokier... sweeter... I don't know for sure, but it was definitely missing something(s).
Maybe I need to make the sauce with jalapeno peppers? And add more honey? And then drizzle that sauce on top of a burger patty that's also laden with a strip of poblano or anaheim pepper?
The pepper sauce + pepper strip might make the burger more flavorful and bold?
Other than that, I think chipotle mayo would work... but I already use chipotle mayo (Kraft version) for my guacamole bacon burgers... I don't know if I wanna make them too similar, 'cause I went through a guacamole bacon phase just recently, and I'm craving a burger that's a bit different...
A green chile cheese burger would be nice, but I wish I knew of a surefire sauce that just makes sense.
Main reason being, the traditional green chile cheese burger doesn't come standard with a sauce.
I feel like every burger needs a sauce to tie everything together. Otherwise, it's bland...
Bobby Flay had a green chile sauce, where he basically pureed poblano pepper, onions, garlic, and honey. I tried it, and I was underwhelmed... the sauce was just too mild for me. Maybe it needed to be spicier... smokier... sweeter... I don't know for sure, but it was definitely missing something(s).
Maybe I need to make the sauce with jalapeno peppers? And add more honey? And then drizzle that sauce on top of a burger patty that's also laden with a strip of poblano or anaheim pepper?
The pepper sauce + pepper strip might make the burger more flavorful and bold?
Other than that, I think chipotle mayo would work... but I already use chipotle mayo (Kraft version) for my guacamole bacon burgers... I don't know if I wanna make them too similar, 'cause I went through a guacamole bacon phase just recently, and I'm craving a burger that's a bit different...
A green chile cheese burger would be nice, but I wish I knew of a surefire sauce that just makes sense.