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Jalapeno Popper Burger

2.21 from 5 votes
Combining my two faves, crunchy and spicy jalapeño poppers and juicy mouth watering burgers seemed like a match made in heaven.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 Burgers
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Burger Ingredients:
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 3 scallions (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 jalapeno (de-seeded/chopped finely) separate the 2 jalapenos
  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Other Ingredients:
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • ketchup or sriracha (for topping)
  • 8 slices bacon (2 per burger)
  • 1 handful potato chips (to top burger)

Method
 

  1. Preheat BBQ grill or grill pan on high
  2. In a bowl mix together (with a fork) cream cheese, cheddar cheese and jalapeño
  3. In a separate bowl mix together (with your hands ? hamburger, jalapeño, big pinches of salt and pepper and garlic powder
  4. Divide meat into fours – for each patty make a hole, add 1 tablespoon cheese mixture, wrap meat around, flatten into patty, press a small divot in the center, grill for 3 minutes – flip – add cheese slice – grill for additional 3 minutes
  5. For each burger – drizzle Sriracha sauce on buns, add cooked burger, 2 slices of bacon and a handful of your favorite potato chips on top!