These Jalapeno Cream Cheese Burgers are sure to please anyone. Luscious cream cheese, mixed with spicy jalapenos and onions is an easy way to dress up any burger.
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Jalapeno Cream Cheese Burgers are popular around here.
The perfect combination of fresh jalapenos, a juicy burger patty, and your favorite toppings makes this one of the best burgers you've ever tasted.
Firing up the grill to make the burger patties is my favorite method to cook these jalapeno cream cheese burgers, as it results in the meat having a spicy, smoky flavor.
This cream cheese is loaded with jalapenos and to gild the lily I also added some slices of green chile.
Roasted poblanos are OK, too!
Chile is always a major component of Manservant’s favorite foods (you might say they are his favorite vegetable) so I decided it was high time to serve him a chile burger.
Why I Love Jalapeno Cream Cheese Burgers
We used to love going downtown to My Brother’s Bar, our favorite dive, where they make the Best Cream Cheese Jalapeno Burger.
The JCB, they call it.
Though this could not possibly be as good as theirs, it still is pretty good.
Well, truthfully it is killer unless you are not a fan of jalapenos, cream cheese, and onions.
Call me crazy but this cream cheese spread makes any burger extra special. It makes it the most perfect burger you've ever tasted!
This jalapeno cream cheese is mighty fine, but for extra flavor throw some chopped jalapenos into the ground meat and add extra green chile slices to the burger.
If one of your favorite things to enjoy is spicy food, you just need to try this tasty burger recipe the next time you have a barbeque day.
Feel free to throw some roasted chopped green chiles on top of the burger-I know Manservant would have, had I roasted some!
It isn’t often I prepare beef, since I gave it up long ago.
However when I crave flavorful burgers -usually of the ground chicken variety-I always buy some beef for my man.
He’s happy and so are the dogs, because I always make sure they get their beef in the form of baby burgers. They love it when I fire up the grill.
This jalapeno cream cheese burger topping is also superb on my chicken burger too!
My Manservant sure does love dinner but there aren’t many things that make him as excited as the word, “chile”.
This man loves his chile in every form. Be it chile or chili, this man doesn’t care.
Bring on the chili-topped enchiladas or burritos, eggs, or chili cheeseburgers.
Oh, yeah-he loves chili powder and chili on his hot dogs, too.
Chile is one way to my man’s heart and these jalapeno cream cheese burgers with a jalapeno cream cheese topping satisfy both of us!
I’ve not had to plan Father’s Day for the last few years because Manservant is always out traveling, so this year is all about making Manservant happy with one of his favorite burgers.
Actually, I think he’s very happy because he’s home, and being the smart man he is, I don’t think he’d mind if I served him cardboard on a plate!
However, these flavorful jalapeño popper burgers are much, much better!
These Jalapeno Cream Cheese Burgers are sure to please anyone. Luscious cream cheese, mixed with spicy jalapenos and onions is an easy way to dress up any burger!
Key Ingredients to Make Jalapeño Popper Cream Cheese Burgers:
- Jalapenos, chopped: You can remove jalapeno seeds if you don’t want them too spicy.)
- Cream cheese: For best results, soften it to room temperature. The cheese balances the spice of the jalapeño peppers.
- Minced onion: Adds flavor to the jalapeño cream cheese mixture
- Mayonnaise: Perfectly complements the flavor of both the cheese and meat of the burger and makes the cream cheese more spreadable.
- Garlic powder: Adds zest and flavor to the burger patties.
- Salt: Use kosher salt or any that you have on hand to taste.
- Black pepper: To taste and use freshly ground.
- Fresh roasted green chiles: If desired to elevate that spicy kick.
- Ground meat: Use ground turkey, chicken or ground beef mixture.
- Brioche buns: You can use any hamburger buns of your choice.
How To Make Jalapeno Popper Burgers:
- Using an immersion blender, cream the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients and set aside until ready to use.
- Take your meat mixture and prepare your burger patties as you wish. Thin patties are perfect for creating trendy smash burgers if you plan on cooking these on the stove. Season them generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. On high heat, grill the first side to the desired temperature. Feel free to throw in some extra chilies with the meat. Sometimes I also grate some jalapeno cheese and hide it in the middle and press the edges together to seal.
- I always butter and toast my buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes. Watch carefully so they don’t burn. Use low or medium heat.
- When burgers are just about cooked and golden brown, place a heaping tablespoon of jalapeno cream cheese on the bottom buns. Close the grill and let heat briefly, then add the top bun.
- When ready to serve you can add burger toppings such as extra chile strips, some pickles, strips of bacon, some chili, and extra onion. We forego the ketchup and mustard, and even BBQ sauce, but that is up to you!
Recipe FAQ's
Where else can I use jalapeno cream cheese?
What other toppings can l add to jalapeno cream cheese burgers?
How do you know your burger patty is done?
I'm not a fan of cream cheese. What else can l use?
What Can I Serve With Jalapeno Cream Cheese Burgers?
Air fryer sweet potato fries, fresh salad, oven-roasted or grilled corn, zucchini chips, or any sides you prefer!
French fries, potato chips and potato salad are all standard favorites.
Notes:
- Remember to wear disposable kitchen gloves when handling the jalapenos to avoid the unpleasant reality of heat ending up in your eyes.
- Use a paper towel to blot extra oil from the burger patties, before adding your favorite burger toppings. My grandma used to do this!
- One thing I've learned about grilling is to keep your grill clean. I always use a grill brush because I don't want my burgers tasting like fish...or vice versa!
These jalapeno cream cheese burgers, with a luscious jalapeno cream cheese topping, have a way of upgrading a simple burger to one that is over the top.
Try these jalapeno cream cheese burgers for your next barbecue and I bet everyone will be asking for seconds!
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Denver’s Famous Mexican Burger
Garlic Pork Burgers (Spanish Style)
Happy Father's Day to all the great dads out there!
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Recipe
Jalapeno Cream Cheese Burgers
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
- Yield: 4 -6 Servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Description
These Jalapeno Cream Cheese Burgers are sure to please anyone. Luscious cream cheese, mixed with spicy jalapenos and onions is an easy way to dress up any burger!
Ingredients
2 Jalapenos, chopped (Seed them if you don't want them too spicy.)
8 oz cream cheese
¼ c minced onion
1 T mayonnaise
½ t garlic powder
¼ t salt or to taste
Fresh roasted green chiles if desired
1 to 1 ½ lbs of ground meat such as beef, turkey or chicken
I use brioche buns but this is your choice.
Instructions
Using an immersion blender, cream the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Stir in rest of ingredients and set aside until ready to use.
Prepare your burgers as you wish. Season them generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill to desired temperature. Feel free to throw in some extra chilies with the meat. Sometimes I also grate some jalapeno cheese and hide it in the middle.
I always butter and toast my buns on the grill. Watch carefully so they don't burn.
When burgers are just about cooked, place a heaping tablespoon of jalapeno cream cheese on top of burger. Close grill and let heat briefly, then top with bun.
When ready to serve you may serve these with extra chile strips, some pickles, some chili and extra onion. We forego the ketchup and mustard, but that is up to you!
Notes
This cream cheese spread is also great on grilled chicken breasts or a bagel.
DeWitt says
I made these burgers in the past and always a favorite for the family. I even did them as stuffed burgers which is my favorite.
Abbe says
I just love the cream cheese! So glad you do, also. Next time I sill have to try stuffing my burgers. Bit I have to admit I love the cream cheese also on bagels!
Anna and Liz Recipes says
HI Abbe! My husband loves burgers and I think he would love your recipes - trying it this week. Hope you are having a lovely summer.
Ritu Ahuja says
Wow!! this burger looks awesome. Delicious 🙂
Zaza Cook says
I love this burger and the jalapeno cream cheese looks so terrific!
Balvinder Ubi says
Oh my, this looks absolutely delicious,Can’t wait to give this a try!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
This jalapeño cream cheese burger looks scrumptious, Abbe. It's dinner time here and I so wish I could have this burger for my dinner tonight.
Katerina says
Oh I wish I had one of these cuties right now! They look super juicy and tasty!
Healthy World Cuisine says
This burger looks killer good. Just like a jalapeno popper but even better! Will book mark this recipe for this grilling seson!
lisa is cooking says
What a great way to top a burger! Love those extra chiles tucked in as well.
Unknown says
We had burgers and brats on Father's Day 🙂 There is nothing like a delicious burger on a summer day! Even better with jalapeno cream cheese 🙂
Gerlinde de Broekert says
This hamburger would make the dad in my family very happy.
kankana says
I am dying here with that jalapeno cream cheese! And that patty looks moist .. love it.
Amy (Savory Moments) says
These burgers look awesome! I love a good grilled burger and your topping looks so yummy.
pamela (brooklynfarmgirl) says
This burger looks so good!
Sippity Sup says
The word chile has the same effect on me and these look like charred perfection. GREG
Teri says
Your burger looks amazing! I love grilled burgers no matter what is on them!
Pam says
Green chili heaven here! I love burgers on the charcoal grill in the summer, we had them Sunday and I really could've used this recipe on FD!
There's nothing like a Happy Happy Hubby! ?
Sarah Reid says
This is right up my alley! Love turkey burgers with soft cheese, this would be a hit
Katerina says
They look incredibly juicy and tender!
Kitchen Riffs says
Love green chilies! And the hotter the better, so you're talking my language with this. Super nice -- thanks.
mjskit says
Other than green chile, the toppings for my burgers can get rather boring. Your jalapeno cream would definitely change that!! Great looking burgers!
The Ninja Baker says
Your jalapeño cream cheese topping does look tasty, Abbe. Looks like your husband will get his fill of hot chiles, today. The chili with eggs makes me think of the Mexican variations my dad loved =)
laura dembowski says
You are seriously talented with your burger making - my mouth is watering!
Cheri Savory Spoon says
Hi Abbe, my husband loves chilies and burgers, so I know that he would love this combo. Your pics are gorgeous.
We are hiking this morning but taking it easy the rest of the day. Take care!
Liz Berg says
LOL, my hubby would take this minus the chiles. But I'd love a doctored up one---so delicious!! Poor Izzy is on a diet or I'd need to make her a mini puppy burger, too. Happy Father's Day to your husband!! xo
Tricia Buice says
We're grilling burgers today for the three dads in our family. I know your husband must be thrilled to be home and to eat these gorgeous burgers! We ate at the McDonald's in Shanghai and it was so much better than here at home. Maybe we were just really hungry, but it was delicious. Enjoy your day - thanks for the great recipe!
Angie Schneider says
The burger looks really juicy!