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Jalapeño Popper Smash Burger

Ultimate Jalapeño Popper Smash Burger Recipe for Flavor Lovers

Discover the joy of cooking with this Jalapeño Popper Smash Burger, a flavor-packed feast sure to impress!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 610

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 whole fresh jalapeños, diced
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crispy
  • 4 whole hamburger buns toasted
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 large tomato, sliced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • griddle
  • spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients. Chop jalapeños and cook bacon until crispy; set aside.
  2. Divide ground beef into four equal portions and gently form loose balls.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy; drain on paper towels.
  4. Heat a griddle or skillet to medium-high heat. Place a beef ball on the griddle and smash it down firmly with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Once burgers are nearly cooked through, top each patty with diced jalapeños and shredded cheddar cheese. Cover for about two minutes to melt the cheese.
  6. Spread cream cheese on both halves of toasted hamburger buns. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, smashed patties with melted cheese, and crispy bacon. Assemble your burger and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 31gFat: 42g

Notes

Feel free to customize your burger with additional toppings like avocado or pepper jack cheese for extra heat.

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