Cheddar Jalapeño Burgers
Savor the spicy kick of jalapeños combined with melted cheddar cheese in these juicy, flavorful burgers perfect for a hearty American meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
- Tomato slices, for serving
- Mayonnaise or preferred condiment
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, chopped jalapeños, diced onion, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4 minutes on one side.
- Flip the patties, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of each patty.
- Cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the burgers reach desired doneness.
- Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or skillet.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading mayonnaise on the buns, then adding lettuce, tomato, and the cheesy jalapeño burger patties.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra smoky flavor, try adding a slice of crispy bacon or swap mayo for chipotle aioli to enhance the spicy profile.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/cheddar-jalapeno-burgers/