Jalapeno poppers are great. Burgers are too. But stuffing a bacon cheeseburger with the flavors of jalapeno poppers is simply pure bliss. Meet the Stuffed Jalapeno Popper Bacon Cheeseburger with Avocado-Jalpeno Ranch Dressing.
Things are looking a bit different up in here, huh?! You like it? I hope so. And even if you don't, can we just agree that we'll just play that whole game where you say you love it to my face even though silently your passing harsh judgements? Sweet. Thanks 🙂
Seriously though, I'm super pumped for the new digs. It's a site change that Tyler and I have been brainstorming about for a while now. We're still tweaking, adding, and fixing things... and as much as I'd love to take all sorts of credit for the new look, it's all Tyler. He's worked incrediby hard to make the new site happen. Virtual high fives for Tyler are welcomed and appreciated.
So guess who finally opened up his grill this weekend?! Woot. And guess who was out of propane exactly when he wanted to start grilling? Of course.
But nothing could keep me from this triumphant Stuffed Jalapeno Popper Bacon Cheeseburger. Nothing. It was all I could think about making. And devouring.
I don't even know where to start with this burger. It brings a tear to my eye just thinking about it. Wait, tears aren't manly.
I didn't tear. I just had something in my eye. Yea, that's it. Something in my eye.
This jalapeno popper bacon cheeseburger is pretty much as manly as it gets. Minus the whole avocado thing I guess. I'm not sure if that can be classified as super masculine. But I don't really care... because avocados rule.
So this burger. It's stuffed with roasted jalapenos and Philly cream cheese.
Then it's topped with Kraft sharp cheddar natural slices, thick-cut bacon, and some avocado.
And smothered with avocado-jalapeno ranch dressing.
Big moment on the blog, people. You've just witnessed history. This is the very first photo on Shared Appetite featuring my hand.
Thank you wireless remote trigger
So, tell me. Do I have a career as a hand model? Maybe this can be the first step in finally finding my hand twin. Joey Tribbiani style.
Stuffed Jalapeno Popper Bacon Cheeseburger
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 4 jalapenos
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (preferable 80/20 blend)
- Kosher salt
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 avocado, sliced
- for the Avocado-Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
- 1 avocado
- ½ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill jalapenos, turning as needed, until they are charred and blistered all over, about 7-8 minutes. Place jalapenos in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for about 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel off skin, cut in half, and remove seeds from jalapenos.
- Chop roasted jalapenos and add half of them to the cream cheese (reserve rest for dressing). Mix well to combine.
- Divide and form the beef into 8 equal pattties. Place ¼ of the jalapeno - cream cheese mixture onto 4 of the patties, and then top with the remaining 4 plain patties. Completely pinch sides closed to seal in the mixture and reform patties.
- Season generously with Kosher salt.
- Grill burgers over medium-high heat with grill-lid closed until cooked to desired doneness, about 3-6 minutes per side (brushing the grill first with a little bit of oil will prevent burgers from sticking). During the last minute of cooking, top each burger with cheddar cheese slice.
- Assemble burgers on buns with bacon, avocado slices, and the avocado-jalapeno ranch dressing. Devour immediately.
- for the Avocado-Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
- Combine 1 avocado with ranch dressing in a food processor until smooth. Stir in remaining roasted jalapenos.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
I picked up all the Kraft essentials at Walmart: ranch dressing, sharp cheddar cheese slices, and cream cheese. #SayCheeseburger #Collective Bias
Taylor
Um. we have a problem. I think you're copying me.
One...now you use the same theme (P.s, LOVE IT!)
2...i'm doing this campaign...and I made a jalapeno popper burger.
So now it'll look like I'm copying youuu! But, this looks dynamite Chris! Happy Monday!
Pinned!
Chris
Hahaha yea we do have the same theme! We are totally digging the new design... simple, clean, and it's a really well-built theme. I guess great minds think alike with the burger, huh?!?! Can't wait to check out yours!
Ginger
That looks amazing! Pinned! 🙂
Chris
Thanks for stopping by Ginger! Hope your week is off to a great start!
Melanie
I have a few men in my love who would devour these. They look like the perfect summer grub!
Have a marvelous Monday!
Chris
Haha you totally have to make these for the men in your family! It's the perfect backyard BBQ food!
Layla
Oh my goodness I'm seriously drooling over this burger!! I love the layers of cheese and that jalapeno is to die for!
★★★★★
Chris
Thanks so much Layla! It is pretty drool worthy 😉
Alyssa
I'm liking the new theme, Chris! You have such a knack for combining the best foods together (hello, totchos?). Jalapeno popper filling and burgers (and bacon, and cheese). Droool. Can I eat that for breakfast please? I don't think I can wait until dinner!
Chris
I think eating a burger for breakfast is totally acceptable. It's protein, after all!
whatjessicabakednext
This is such an amazing idea! Love the filling- definitely going to have to try these soon! 🙂
Chris
Thanks so much Jessica! Yea the filling is pretty ridiculous!
Melanie | Melanie Makes
This looks absolutely delicious - job well done!
Chris
Thanks Melanie!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife
Congrats on the new design! Also, I totally should not have opened this post at lunch. I was a good girl and packed a salad today, and now all I want is a burger!
Chris
Thanks so much Erin! Hahahaha, maybe you can lose the bun and just put the burger on your salad. That's a good compromise I think 😉
Beth
WHOA. We have the same theme. I love the way you've customized it! I had to have this theme the moment I saw it, haha. But more importantly, oh lord these burgers. The filling plus the toppings! Love the part about your hand in the photo too, lol. Surely your hand-twin is out there somewhere. Pinning!
Chris
Thanks so much Beth! Yea, it's a great theme! I'm hoping to find my long-last hand twin soon enough!
Ashley
I love the new look! Although I must say that my favorite part is the welcome blurb with "a dude food blogger?" That totally made me smile / chuckle. And these burgers ... I must not show my husband or he will immediately demand that I make them haha
Chris
Thanks so much Ashley! Hahaha glad you caught that 😉 I think you shouldn't just show your husband these, you should make them for him! He's worth it, isn't he?! 🙂
Helen
Congrats on the new design, Chris. I can imagine how much hard work it was to switch over. It looks great!
As for the burgers, I've just eaten but you've honestly given me a huge craving for one of these. Like, I don't want one tomorrow, I want one NOW.
Chris
Thanks so much Helen! Yea, it was a bit work... and still is as we are still tweaking with a bunch of things! Very worth it though! Haha, you're just like me with food. Once I get something in my head that I want, I want it NOW!
Mike
OK man, this is what I'm talking about. A good old juicy + spicy burger with bacon and avocado...WOW! That's really all I can say. WOW just WOW!
Chris
Thanks Alpha! There isn't much a juicy and spicy burger can't solve.
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps
THESE pictures THAT burger. Holycowimdyingwantthisrightnowcantwait. Can you tell I'm excited about this? There is nothing I can think of that I want more right now! Also, I'm on a juice cleanse so I'm extra extra hungry. Help!
P.S Love the new look sir!
Chris
Hahaha oh no why are you looking at burgers in the middle of a juice cleanse?!?! That's just asking for trouble!
Kathy
Great photos Chris. Yummy cheeseburger. Btw I love the new look of the site and the intro, reminds of the M&M commercial… "They do exist". Hahahaha
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Chris
Hahahaha you're so right. That's hysterical!
sippitysup
Jalapeno popper is certainly fun to say and a creative way to pump up a burger. GREG
Chris
Hahaha try saying jalapeno popper 10 times fast... it's even more fun 😉
ami
ohh looks so delicious and mouth watering!
Chris
Thanks Ami!
Kelly - LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE
Love the new look, Chris!! Yayyy for opening the grill! Isn't it the most magical thing when you make something on it for the first time?? My first grill moment was last week....and then I grilled 2 more times that week! Ohh no that you were out of propane. Nothing is more of a pain when you begin to make something and realize it's run out. Or even worse, in the middle of cooking it :O This burger looks insane though, pinned 🙂
Chris
Thanks Kelly! It is pretty darn magical. It's like my disney world... right outside my door 🙂
Kristi
You are definitely speaking my language with this burger! It looks amazing! Pinned! Oh, and I love the new digs too - nicely done!
Chris
Thanks so much Kristi! Appreciate it!
Kristy
Those looks AMAZING! I need to hire you to cook for my family! #client
Christine
Christ these look absolutely incredible!!!! Seriously drooling for a tall draft a Stella and a hunk of this burger, it literally oozes summer! And the new design is so fab - Love the easy navigation!!! Congrats, so exciting 🙂
Christine
CHRIS, not christ. I'm so offensive even when I don't mean to be lol
Chris
Hahahaha you're hysterical.
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
First let me say that I am so in love with the look. VERY SLICK> 🙂 Second, DUDE! Remind me to not visit your site when I am hungry. Not cool! 😉
★★★★
Chris
Thanks so much Katie! Hahaha, sorry about that. I guess I should put a warning up "Do Not Enter If Hungry" hahaha
Bri | Bites of Bri
This burger looks outrageously good. My mouth is watering! What a great concept- jalapeno popper stuffed burger! yum!
Chris
Thanks so much Bri! It was pretty outrageously good!
Cindy
Haha you are too funny! I was just thinking...there is a hand. This is a real person?! Lol Aren't remotes nice?! Once you use one you can't imagine not having had it before. It's like wi-fi...how did we survive before this era?
This cheeseburger looks delicious! I looking forward to your summer grilling and seeing what you have to share 😀
Chris
Remotes are SO nice! I use mine pretty much every time I shoot food now.
Shashi
The new digs look way more streamlined - better to fit some chairs in and invite all your readers over for a taste testing - whad'ya say? 🙂
Am loving the sound of that roasted avocado jalepeno ranch dressing - just amazing!
Chris
Hahaha, you're welcome to come over whenever you want Shashi!
ela
...roasted jalapeño dressing must be just delicious...spread on that patty, nice!
Congrats on your first hand picture! Not bad! I haven't tried the wireless thingy.
🙂 ela
Chris
Haha yup it sure is delicious! You totally should get a wireless remote! It's super helpful!
Cate
LOVING the theme - great taste 🙂 I think you have created burger utopia right here - this looks so insanely delicious!!
Chris
Hahaha thanks Cate 😉 Next burger I want to try is to recreate the Minetta Tavern one!
Sarah
Lucas saw this pop up on my screen and is now sitting next to me drooling.
Chris
Hahahaha you totally need to make this for him!
Sandra
How did I miss this post? For some reason even though I really don't like beef you have a way of making me want some hamburgers really bad right now. I'm totally ready for the grilling season to start!
I do love the new site...I was taking back a bit at first but it does look really great! And a wireless remote...moving up in the professional blogger world 😉
Chris
Hahaha glad I got you wanting a burger! That's a success in my book 😉
Alyssa {Cake, Crust, and Sugar Dust}
Loving the new theme! It really matches the style of your photography 🙂
Chris
Thanks so much Alyssa! Much appreciated!
Tina
I thought it was looking different around here. 😉 Love love love it! 🙂
PS love this burger too! 🙂
Karen
Just be grateful you're a dude. No one can send you hate mail for having chipped nail polish or unrefined cuticles. (you think I'm kidding.) These burgers look gaaaaaah!! The new design looks great too!
Maggie
The cream cheese idea is fantastic!
I'm so glad I found your blog. Great photos and love the web design. 🙂
★★★★★
Chris
Thanks so much Maggie! I appreciate you stopping by!
Theresa
Holy Jalapeno! This is the ultimate bacon cheeseburger! I'm popping in from G+ when I saw an image of your burger. I didn't know you were in the SF community. Glad to have found you and now a new follower. Can't wait to try some of your recipes. I might find my self saying Oh, hot damn when I'm eating this but, it's truly a compliment to the chef! Theresa
Chris
Thanks so much Theresa! I appreciate you stopping by!
Kelly
Yay for the new digs, love it and this ultimate burger! All the layers sound incredible!
Chris
Thanks Kelly! Glad you like the new look 🙂
Nicole
You are tapping into my heart! Burgers are my favorite thing! I am seriously making this.
Chris
Haha glad you love it! Thanks Nicole!