Description
Ultimate jalapeño cheese burger that transforms classic burgers into a gourmet delight. This bacon jalapeño popper stuffed burger delivers explosive flavors with crispy bacon, spicy jalapeños, and melted cheese in every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeños 1/4 cup cream cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste 4 hamburger buns Butter for toasting buns
Instructions
Mix ground beef with bacon, jalapeños, salt, and pepper in a large bowl Divide the meat mixture into 8 thin patties of equal size Place a dollop of cream cheese in the center of 4 patties Cover each cream cheese dollop with another patty, sealing edges completely Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F) Grill burgers for 4-5 minutes per side without pressing down Sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top during the last minute of cooking Remove burgers and let rest for 3 minutes before serving Toast hamburger buns with butter until golden brown Assemble burgers and serve immediately for optimal cheese pull
Notes
For best cheese pull, use cold cream cheese and seal edges tightly Adjust jalapeño amount based on desired heat level Remove jalapeño seeds for milder flavor Chill assembled patties for 30 minutes before grilling for easier handling Pair with sweet potato fries or apple slaw for balanced flavors
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg