Jalapeño Burgers – Not For The Faint Of Heart

These Jalapeño Burgers are juicy, cheesy, slightly spicy, and ready in just 15 minutes. Fresh jalapeños bring just the right amount of heat, while sharp cheddar melts into every bite.

Jalapeños can vary quite a bit in heat, so you can easily adjust them to your taste. If you are searching for more jalapeno recipes, check out Jalapeno Orange Glazed Sea Scallops or Cheddar and Jalapeno Scones.

These Jalapeño Burgers with cheddar are juicy, cheesy, and packed with just the right amount of heat. Inspired by a dinner at a dear friend’s house, I recreated them at home and adjusted the jalapeños to a comfortable medium spice by removing most of the seeds.

Serve them over fresh spinach for a lighter meal, or tuck them into a soft potato bun for a more traditional burger. Either way, they are savory, satisfying, and full of bold flavor.

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What are jalapeño peppers?

Jalapeño peppers are medium-sized chile peppers with mild to moderate heat.

The deep green color appears when they are picked and are unripe. Jalapeños turn red when they are ripe.

Used to flavor everything from salsa to salad dressing.

Fresh jalapenos can be chopped, sliced, or diced depending on the use that you have for them.

Slice them into rings when you want to concentrate the heat into a bite. Nachos is a good example.

Remove the ribs and the seeds to reduce the level of heat.

Peppers and Mexican cuisine

There are many types of peppers to choose from. These include serrano, chili, and jalapeno peppers. You could spend all day at the store deciding which ones to buy.

Play with one at a time..

Serrano is milder than jalapenos, and habanero will have you running for the water. A little will go a long way.

I attempted to grow both bell peppers and a pepper plant. Unfortunately, the squirrels ate the peppers before I could enjoy them.

How to Make Cheese Jalapeno Burger Recipe

This is a note to the wise and to myself: The seeds and filaments are the hottest parts of a jalapeno.

Be very careful when removing them not to breathe into them. I did that, and I am still coughing.

• It is ok to rinse the inside of the jalapeno. This will eliminate a lot of the heat.
• Grate the cheese with a grate with large holes.
• Use a large bowl to mix all the ingredients.

When you are ready to assemble your burger:

• I use a measuring cup to ensure all burgers are equal in size. I scoop up the desired amount for each burger.
• Ensure that the cheese is not overly exposed. This will prevent it from melting and burning faster than the burger.
• I use a grill pan to give it the perfect lines to them.
• Cook the burgers carefully. Monitor them closely. The cheese will melt and create fat. This can be hazardous if left alone.
• Medium-high heat and a few minutes on each side
• Once cooked, let your grilled burgers rest on paper towels to absorb some of the fat.

Variations to your jalapeño hamburgers

As you can see, this recipe is super easy to make and requires few ingredients.

Of course, you can always add some new flavors to it:

Garlic powder

Worcestershire sauce

Thinly sliced onions and jalapenos are added to your meat for some extra yummy.

Using pIckled jalapeño can also replace the fresh one.

Enjoy this yummy jalapeño cheddar Burgers recipe!

What to serve with Jalapeno Burgers

These jalapeño burgers are juicy, cheesy, and slightly spicy, so I like to balance them with fresh and flavorful sides.

My Warm Potato Salad is a wonderful choice, with lemon, parsley, and olive oil adding brightness without making the meal too heavy. For something fresh, Tomato Salad with Mint brings juicy tomatoes and a lovely citrusy freshness to the table.

You can also serve them with my Elote, which is creamy, smoky, and perfect with the jalapeño heat, or my Avocado Salad with tomatoes and mozzarella for a cool and refreshing contrast.

Any of these sides will turn your jalapeño burgers into an easy and delicious complete meal.

Storage and Reheating

Store: leftover jalapeño burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating: warm them gently in a skillet over medium-low heat until heated through, or place them in a 350°F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes. Avoid overheating, as this can dry out the burgers.

Freezing: wrap the cooked burgers individually and store them in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Store spinach, avocado, radishes, and other fresh toppings separately and add them just before serving.

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