Jalapeño Popper Burger
Grilling Memorial Day weekend? Make these Jalapeño Popper Burgers and have a moment of silence - twice. Once will be while eating because…YUM, and the other is to pay respects to the incredibly brave men and women of our country who sacrificed their lives fighting to uphold the Constitution of this amazing country and the future of its people. 🇺🇸
The creamy cheesy topping is rich and perfectly accompanied by salty, crispy prosciutto: a bang-up duo. You’ll def make these time and time again all summer long!
What you’ll need: Serves 4
4 oz cream cheese
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 pieces prosciutto, fried crispy
1 pound ground beef
4 hamburger buns
How to make it:
Crisp the prosciutto in a skillet over medium heat until golden on both sides. Set aside—it’ll harden as it cools. You can keep it whole or break it into bits. (Bacon works too, but I love the salty crunch of prosciutto!)
In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, minced garlic, diced jalapeño, and cheddar until smooth.
Preheat your grill. If you have a grilling stone—use it! It keeps juices in, cooks meat evenly, and makes cleanup easy.
Season your burger patties with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Once the grill is hot (around 400°F), add the burgers. After 4–5 minutes, flip them and top with a generous scoop of the jalapeño mixture. Close the lid to melt the cheese.
Butter the buns and toast them on the grill, butter side down, until golden.
Remove burgers and buns. Assemble with crispy prosciutto on top—and enjoy every bite!