Jalapeño & Cheddar Stuffed Burger

Looking for the ultimate stuffed burger recipe? These juicy Jalapeño & Cheddar Stuffed Burgers are filled with creamy Ontario cream cheese, sharp Ontario cheddar, and fresh jalapeños for just the right amount of heat. Perfect for backyard BBQs, game day, or summer entertaining, they're guaranteed to be the first burgers off the grill.

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PREP20 min
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Cooking20 min
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Ready in1 h 40 min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step
    In a small skillet, melt butter over medium low heat. Cook diced jalapeño peppers garlic and onion for about 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in salt and pepper. Scrape half of the mixture into a large bowl and reserve remaining.
  2. Step
    Add beef, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire, and garlic powder to bowl and mix to combine well. Divide into 4 large balls; set aside.
  3. Step
    Combine reserved jalapeño mixture with cheddar and cream cheeses until smooth. Divide into 4 balls. Press out meat balls large enough to fit one of the cheese balls. Shape the meat around the cheese to seal and form burgers about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Repeat with remaining meat and cheese. Place burgers on a dinner plate; cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  4. Step
    Place burgers on preheated and greased grill over medium heat. Grill, turning occasionally for about 15 minutes or until juices run clear when pressed. Top each burger with a slice of cheese and a few slices of jalapeño and let melt slightly.
  5. Step
    Place burgers into buns layered with lettuce, tomato, and onion, if using.

BLUE CHEESE VARIATION

Omit cheddar and substitute 2/3 cup (150 mL) crumbled blue cheese.