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jalapeno popper patty melts on a cutting board

Jalapeño Popper Patty Melts

James Brown
These Jalapeño Popper Patty Melts combine juicy smash burgers with melted pepper jack cheese and a creamy jalapeño popper filling made with cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, and optional bacon.
Servings 3
Calories 1357 kcal
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds 80/20 ground chuck
  • SPG Salt, Pepper, Garlic rub, to taste
  • 6 slices of pepper jack cheese
  • 4 slices of Texas toast buns

Jalapeño popper mixture

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños
  • 1/4 cup crumbled bacon (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Form the Patties: Take the ground chuck and form it into 1/3-pound burger balls.
  • Smash the Patties: Using a burger press, smash each ball into a flat patty.
  • Season: Generously season the patties with SPG rub.
  • Preheat the Griddle: Get your griddle nice and hot.
  • Sear the Patties: Place the patties on the hot griddle and sear for 4 minutes on the first side.
  • Flip and Add Cheese: Flip the patties, season the other side, and place 3 slices of pepper jack cheese on each patty. Cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Move to Cool Side: Transfer the patties to the cool side of the griddle.
  • Toast the Buns: Place Texas toast buns on the griddle (reduce the griddle temp) and let them toast for 3-5 minutes until golden.
  • Assemble: Add a scoop of the jalapeño popper mixture on top of the patties, stack the double patties, and top with the second bun.
  • Final Toast: Toast both sides of the sandwich and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 1357kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 77gFat: 104gSaturated Fat: 47gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 35gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 323mgSodium: 1259mgPotassium: 933mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 538mgIron: 14mg
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