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Jalapeño Popper Bacon Cheeseburgers

Bacon cheeseburgers loaded up with all the spicy, melty deliciousness of roasted jalapeno poppers.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 giant burgers
Calories: 655kcal
Author: Mountain Cravings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 t. worcestershire
  • 1/2 t. garlic powder
  • 1/2 t. pepper
  • 4 jalapeños sliced lengthwise and flattened, seeds and membranes removed
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 2 oz. cream cheese
  • 2 buns
  • foil for grilling

Instructions

  • Form the ground beef into two thick patties with a dimple in the center. Sprinkle lightly with worcestershire, garlic powder, and pepper. Let the patties rest while the grill heats.
  • Heat one side of the grill on high and the other on low to create two cooking zones.
  • Place the jalapeno halves cut side down over the high-heat zone until charred. Flip to char the other side, then move to the low-heat zone.
  • Lay a sheet of foil over the low-heat zone and arrange bacon on foil to cook, flipping halfway through.
  • Grill the burgers over high heat for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to the low-heat zone. Cook the burgers another 4-6 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness. In the last minute, lay a slice of mozzarella on each to melt.
  • Smear cream cheese on both sides of the buns. Set the burgers on the bottom and top with bacon and jalapenos. Devour immediately.

Notes

Handle the burger meat as little as possible to keep all those good juices in there!