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Jalapeño Popper Cheese Burgers
Servings: 4 large burgers
Author: Jackie
Ingredients
  • 3 jalapeño peppers , seeded and finely diced
  • 6 bacon strips , cooked and crumbled
  • 1 package cream cheese , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup plain bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 buns
  • 4 slices of cheese (I like the habanero blended cheese)
  • Fresh guacamole
  • Sliced onion
  • Lettuce
  • Sliced Tomatoes
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, diced jalapeños, and crumbled bacon.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, spices, bread crumbs, and eggs.
  3. Shape into eight thin patties.
  4. Spoon jalapeño mixture onto center of four patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal.
  5. Preheat your grill to a medium high heat and cook burgers until no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, flipping occasionally to ensure both sides cook evenly.
  6. Top with cheese. Cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until pepper Jack cheese is melted.
  7. Assemble burgers with buns, lettuce, tomato, onions, and a large heap of guacamole.
  8. Serve immediately.