Jalapeño Jackpot Burger Recipe
The “Jalapeño Jackpot Burger” is a flavorful and spicy burger that combines the heat of jalapeños with the creamy goodness of pepper jack cheese. Here’s how to make this delicious burger:
Ingredients:
For the Burger Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 2-3 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Assembling:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices of pepper jack cheese
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
- Fresh lettuce leaves
- Mayonnaise or your preferred burger sauce
Instructions:
Prepare the Burger Patties:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped jalapeños, breadcrumbs, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly, but avoid overmixing to keep the patties tender.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
Cook the Burger Patties:
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
- Grill or cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust the cooking time to your desired level of doneness.
Melt the Pepper Jack Cheese:
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty and cover the grill or skillet to allow the cheese to melt.
Assemble the Jalapeño Jackpot Burger:
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly browned.
- Spread a dollop of mayonnaise or your preferred burger sauce on the bottom bun.
- Place a lettuce leaf on top of the sauce.
- Add the cooked burger patty with melted pepper jack cheese.
- Layer sliced tomatoes and red onion on top of the patty.
- Finish with the top bun.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve your Jalapeño Jackpot Burgers immediately while they are hot and loaded with spicy goodness.
You can serve them with a side of crispy french fries or a simple salad to balance the heat.
These Jalapeño Jackpot Burgers are perfect for those who enjoy a little kick in their burger.
You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños, and the creamy pepper jack cheese complements the heat wonderfully. Enjoy!