JALAPENO DIP SOUTHWEST BURGER

• 1 Jalapeno Dip Mixes
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• ¾ pound bulk pork sausage
• 8 slices Monterrey Jack Cheese
• 8 hamburger buns, split, toasted
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 1 large tomato sliced
• 1 to 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
• Mayonnaise or mustard, optional

In large bowl, combine first 3 ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture, mix well. Shape into eight patties. Grill covered over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top each burger with a cheese slice. Grill 1-2minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato, avocado and mayonnaise or mustard