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Smoked Cheddar Jalapeño Burgers

Smoked Cheddar Jalapeño Burgers That Wow Every BBQ Guest

Delicious Smoked Cheddar Jalapeño Burgers that combine smoky flavors and a spicy kick, perfect for any BBQ.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Patties
  • 2 lbs Ground Chuck (80/20) Substitution: ground beef or turkey for lighter options.
  • 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, cubed Substitution: pepper jack or Gouda.
  • 1.5 Fresh Jalapeños, seeded and diced Substitution: bell peppers.
  • BBQ Rub Adjust according to your spice preference!
  • Hickory Wood Chunks Substitution: mesquite or apple wood.
  • Toasted Brioche Buns Substitution: pretzel buns.
Burger Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Substitution: Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup Substitution: BBQ sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard Substitution: Dijon mustard.
  • Worcestershire Sauce Omit for a milder option.
  • Sweet Relish Omit for a more savory sauce.
  • Minced Crispy Bacon Use bacon bits for convenience!
  • Tony’s Creole Seasoning Substitution: Cajun seasoning.
  • Salt and Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill or Toaster
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chuck with diced jalapeños, cubed sharp cheddar, and BBQ rub. Mix gently and let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Shape the mixture into patties larger than the buns, making an indentation in the center of each.
  3. Preheat smoker to 225°F with hickory wood chunks.
  4. Smoke patties for 60 to 75 minutes, until their internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  5. Whisk together sauce ingredients in a bowl and chill in the refrigerator.
  6. Add cheese to patties in the last 3-5 minutes of cooking to melt.
  7. Toast buns until golden-brown.
  8. Assemble burgers with sauce, patties, and top buns; serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Pair with sides like Greek Chicken Chopped Salad or sweet potato fries for a balanced meal.

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