Jalapeno Popper Burgers

square image of a jalapeno popper burger on a wooden tray next to a jalapeno slice

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Easy creamy Jalapeno Popper Burgers have all the spicy, smoky flavors of a jalapeno popper appetizer adorning a big, juicy cheeseburger!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword jalapeno popper burger

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings burgers

Calories 369kcal

Author Aubrey

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (93/7 blend)
Salt and pepper
2 ounces cream cheese softened
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 clove garlic peeled
4 hamburger buns
Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 jalapeno sliced (seeds removed if desired)
4 slices center cut bacon cooked crispy

Instructions

In a large bowl, season the ground beef with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix the seasonings into the meat and then divide the ground beef into four 1/4 pound portions.
Form each portion of beef into a patty. Then, use your thumb to press down slightly in the center of each patty creating a divot. This will help the burgers cook evenly. Set aside.
Add the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and garlic into a food processor. Cover and pulse until well combined. (see note) Set aside.
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Cook burgers for 3-4 minutes, flip, and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium. (You can cook them for 1-2 minutes less for medium-rare or 1-2 minutes longer for medium-well.) Remove the burgers from the grill.
To assemble, place a burger patty on a bottom hamburger bun. Spead 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture over the patty. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices, 1 slice of bacon (broken in half for better coverage), and the top bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you don't have a food processor available, peel and finely mince the garlic clove. Then, mix together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and garlic until evenly combined.

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