Cheddar Jalapeño Burgers
These Cheddar Jalapeño Burgers are juicy and flavorful, featuring spicy jalapeños and melted cheddar cheese for a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
- Tomato slices (optional)
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, chopped jalapeños, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
- Press a small indentation into the center of each patty to help cook evenly.
- Cook the patties for about 4 minutes on one side, then flip.
- Immediately sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until desired doneness.
- Toast the hamburger buns lightly on the grill or skillet.
- Assemble the burgers by placing patties on buns and adding lettuce, tomato, and pickles as desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra smoky flavor, try grilling the patties over charcoal and add a slice of crispy bacon as a delicious topping.
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