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Ultimate Jalapeño Popper Cheeseburger Recipe

Jalapeño Popper Burger

A delicious and messy burger that combines the classic cheeseburger with the flavors of jalapeño poppers, including creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños, topped with crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 750
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Topping
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing.
  • 1-2 pieces jalapeños, finely chopped Fresh jalapeños are preferred for this topping.
  • 2 tbsp cooked bacon, chopped Optional but highly recommended for extra flavor.
  • 1 tbsp sour cream or mayo Adds extra smoothness to the topping.
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp shredded cheddar Optional for extra cheesiness.
For the Burger
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20) Use good quality meat for juicy patties.
  • 4 pieces burger buns Brioche or potato buns are recommended.
  • 4 slices cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or American) Cheddar is great on the patty and creaminess can be saved for topping.

Method
 

Prepare the Cream Cheese Topping
  1. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, finely chopped jalapeños, cooked bacon, sour cream or mayo, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if needed or more cream cheese if too spicy.
Cook the Burger Patties
  1. Gently form the ground beef into 4 patties without overworking the meat.
  2. Season the outside of the patties with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the patties in a hot pan or on a grill, adding the cheese slices near the end to melt.
  4. Rest the patties for a couple of minutes after cooking to keep them juicy.
Assemble the Burgers
  1. Toast the burger buns if desired.
  2. Layer the assembled burgers with the patty, cheese, and a generous spoonful of the cream cheese topping.
  3. Add extra jalapeños or bacon on top if desired.

Notes

Serve with crunchy sides like fries or coleslaw for a balanced meal. You can experiment with different meat types like turkey or chicken for variations.