Description
Indulge in the ultimate burger experience with this Double-Decker Jalapeño Popper Smash Burger. Packed with flavor, this burger features juicy beef patties smashed thin, filled with spicy jalapeño cream cheese, crispy bacon, and finished with a decadent ranch drizzle. A mouthwatering delight for burger lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Patties:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Jalapeño Popper Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Optional: sliced pickles or extra jalapeño rounds for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Jalapeño Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Form and Cook the Beef Patties: Divide the ground beef into 8 portions, roll into balls, and smash flat in a hot skillet. Cook until browned and crispy.
- Assemble the Burgers: Spread the jalapeño cheese mixture on 4 patties, top with remaining patties to make double-deckers. Place on toasted brioche buns, add bacon slices, and drizzle with ranch dressing.
- Serve: Optionally top with pickles or jalapeño slices and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, use pickled jalapeños or hot sauce.
- You can prepare the jalapeño popper filling in advance and refrigerate until use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Griddle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 890
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1320 mg
- Fat: 62 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
