Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Burgers

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Burgers are over the top delicious! Grilled all beef burgers with gooey jalapeno cheese filling for an epic burger that is sure to impress.

Every backyard cookout deserves an amazing burger line up and these grilled burgers are loaded with flavor. They were declared the best ever burger at our weekend cookout.

Ingredients for Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Burgers

• Cream Cheese
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Out Grilling Sweet BBQ Rub or Steak Rub
• Lean Ground Beef
• Jalapenos – Fresh or pickled will work.
• Burger Buns
• Butter
• Toppings: Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Red Onion, Tomatoes

How to Grill Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Burgers

1. In a bowl, add softened cream cheese, half of shredded cheddar cheese and BBQ Rub. Mix until well combined. Set aside.

2. Divide ground beef into four equal pieces. Shape into patties and then form a dish, making sides for the filling, as shown in the photo.
3. Spoon filling into the ground beef and spread evenly.
4. Top with remaining cheese and jalapeno slices.
5. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
6. Prepare a medium grill fire to about 320° using hickory or oak for smoke flavor.

7. Grill burgers over indirect fire with the grill closed with the filling side up.

8. Cook for about 15 minutes or until burgers reach 160° using a digital meat thermometer.

9. Remove burgers from the grill and allow to rest while you toast the buns.
10. Spread butter over buns and toast lightly on the grill or under the broiler.

11. Make burgers adding your favorite condiments and toppings.

Recipe Notes

• Storage: Store leftover burger patties in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator 2-3 days.
• Reheat: Place stuffed burger patties on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10- 12 minutes or until heated through.

Best Sides for Grilled Burgers

• Grilled Potato Wedges
• Jalapeno Potato Salad
• Red Onion Slaw
• BBQ Cowboy Beans

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Fire up the grill for these epic Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Burgers. They are sure to be a crowd favorite for summer cookouts, July 4th BBQ’s or for a delicious weeknight dinner.

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Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Burgers

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Burgers are over the top delicious! Grilled all beef burgers filled with gooey jalapeno cheese filling for an epic burger that is sure to impress.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Course: Burgers

Cuisine: American

Keyword: best grilled burgers, stuffed burgers

Servings: 4

Calories: 747kcal

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided use
• ¼ cup Out Grilling Sweet BBQ Rub or Steak Rub
• 1 pound lean ground beef we are using 90/10
• 4 jalapenos small, sliced – fresh or pickled
• 4 burger buns
• 1 tablespoon butter softened
• mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup
• lettuce
• tomato sliced
• red onion sliced

Instructions

• In a bowl, add softened cream cheese, half of shredded cheddar cheese and BBQ Rub. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
• Divide ground beef into four equal pieces. Shape into patties and then form a dish, making sides for the filling, as shown in the photo.
• Spoon filling into the ground beef and spread evenly.
• Top with remaining cheese and jalapeno slices.
• Refrigerate until ready to grill.
• Prepare a medium grill fire to about 320° using hickory or oak for smoke flavor.
• Grill burgers over indirect fire with the grill closed with the filling side up.
• Cook for about 15 minutes or until burgers reach 160° using a digital meat thermometer.
• Remove burgers from the grill and allow to rest while you toast the buns.
• Spread butter over buns and toast lightly on the grill or under the broiler.
• Make burgers adding your favorite condiments and toppings.

Notes

• Storage: Store leftover burger patties in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator 2-3 days.
• Reheat: Place stuffed burger patties on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10- 12 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 747kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 859mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1.682IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 573mg | Iron: 6mg

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