Description
A bold and spicy double-layer smash burger loaded with creamy jalapeño popper flavors and topped with a cool ranch drizzle for the perfect balance of heat and creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- 4 jalapeños, sliced and deseeded (optional for less heat)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles (optional toppings)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, crumbled bacon, and jalapeño slices to make the jalapeño popper filling.
- Divide ground beef into 8 equal portions and form loosely into balls.
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat and add butter or oil.
- Place two beef balls on the griddle and smash them flat using a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes until edges are crispy, then flip.
- Immediately place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cook another 1-2 minutes until cheese melts.
- On the bottom bun, spread a generous layer of the jalapeño popper filling.
- Stack two cheeseburger patties on top of the filling, then add optional toppings like lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the top patty, then add the top bun to complete the burger.
- Repeat for the remaining burgers and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave jalapeño seeds in or add hot sauce to the filling.
- Use a cast iron skillet or griddle for the best crust on smash burgers.
- Can be prepared ahead by mixing the jalapeño popper filling and storing it in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Griddled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg