I haven’t actually made this yet, but honestly? That’s never stopped my imagination before.
Hector says I get stoner cravings when I’m cramping. I want to argue with him… but today’s food thought experiment is making his case very strong.
Because tell me why my brain confidently announced that what the world needs right now is a Chili Relleno Burger.
Not a suggestion. A declaration.
Picture this:
Top bun slathered in a spicy chipotle sauce — smoky, creamy, slightly unhinged. Sitting right under it? A full chili relleno. Yes, the whole thing. Fried, cheesy, glorious. No restraint.
Then comes the burger patty, but she’s not alone. Oh no. She’s been stuffed with pico de gallo and bacon, because why keep those flavors on the outside when you can hide them inside like delicious secrets?
And finally, the bottom bun gets the calmest role of all: sliced avocado. Cool. Creamy. Trying desperately to balance the chaos above it.
Is this excessive? Absolutely.
Is it unnecessary? Probably.
Would I eat it without hesitation? With both hands.
There’s something about cramping that flips a switch in my brain from “reasonable adult” to “what if we combined everything?” And honestly, I’m choosing to see this not as a flaw, but as a creative process.
So no, I haven’t made the Chili Relleno Burger yet. But the craving has spoken. And if this ends up on a plate someday, just know — it all started here, during cramps, under accusation, fueled by imagination and hunger.
Hector… you might be right. But also?
Let me cook.
I can only imagine how intense my pregnancy cravings will be if this is my normal!
