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Grillin and Chillin for the 4th!

Grillin and Chillin for the 4th!

Fire up the grill, cue the sparklers, and rally your favorite people—nothing says “Happy Independence Day” like a backyard  burger party! (green chile optional)  From Artesia to Carlsbad and Roswell, the sizzle of this burger from AGH’s Green Chile Cafe turns any patio into celebration central: a juicy 8-oz patty and cheddar that melts like fireworks.

So crank up the music, flip a few burgers, and get to Grillin and Chillin for the 4th while you laugh with friends, share stories, and toast America’s birthday under a sky bursting with red-white-and-blue.

Star-Spangled Ingredients (makes 1 burger—multiply for the whole crew)

• 8 oz lean ground-beef patty

• 1 Tbsp roasted hot green chile, chopped ️ (optional)

• 2 slices sharp cheddar—the meltier, the better

• 1 potato bun, toasted to lightly brown

• Red-onion rings, brushed with olive oil

• Fresh tomato slices & crisp leaf lettuce

• Firework Sauce

  • 1 tsp mayo

  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard

  • 2 Tbsp smoky BBQ sauce of choice

Five-Minute, Five-Star Method

1. Heat wave: Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400 °F).

2. Season & sizzle: Sprinkle patty with salt/pepper, drop it on the grates, and cook to preferred doneness.

3. Cheese eruption: Add cheddar during the last 60 seconds; close the lid for a lava-like melt.

4. Bun & veggie cameo: Toast bun halves 30 seconds; char onion rings 1–2 minutes per side.

5. Green-chile finale: Warm chile in a small skillet on the cooler side of the grill—just until steamy.

6. Stack the spectacular:

   • Bottom bun + Firework Sauce

   • Lettuce & tomato

   • Cheddar-smothered patty

   • Grilled onion

   • Fiery green chile crowning glory for those of us that like it on the spicy side

   • Top bun, pop, and devour!

Quick Safety Sparkler

Grilling should light up the sky—not your ER bill. Keep a trusty thermometer handy, flip often to dodge flare-ups, and stash leftovers in the fridge within two hours. That’s it—back to the party! for more tips visit foodsafety.gov

At Artesia General Hospital, we’re more than great care for Artesia, Carlsbad, Roswell, and all of southeast New Mexico—we’re your neighbors, cheering on every cookout. Swing by the Green Chile Cafe, or bring a little AGH magic home with this recipe.

Have a safe, flavor-packed Fourth—and if you need us, you know where we are.