Jalapeno Popper Burgers
Servings: 8
Calories: 447kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 burger buns
- 2 cups lettuce for serving
- 2 tomatoes sliced thin
- ½ red onion sliced thin
- mayo, mustard, ketchup for serving
Instructions
- Form ground beef into evenly sized patties and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, granulated garlic, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the sliced jalapeños and mix well.
- Heat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat and oil lightly if needed.
- Sear the burger patties for 1–2 minutes on the first side.
- Flip the patties and spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture over the top.
- Cook for 2 minutes, then carefully flip the patties again so the cheese side is down. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Flip once more and continue to cook until burgers reach 165° using a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove from the griddle and let rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve on buns with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo, mustard or ketchup.
Notes
- Variations: Swap the jalapeños for candied jalapenos or pickled jalapeños for extra tang. Add crumbled bacon to the cheese mixture for a smoky twist.
- Stovetop Directions: If you don’t have a griddle, cook these in a cast iron skillet on the stovetop following the same flipping method. Use medium heat and make sure your skillet is hot before searing.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 871IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 4mg
