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    Ingredients » Recipes » Beef

    Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseburgers

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: May 22, 2020 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseburgers are made with ground beef, glazed with  BBQ sauce and topped with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon and jalapeño peppers. They're perfect for your next summer cookout! via @meamel

    Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseburgers are made with ground beef, glazed with BBQ sauce and topped with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon and jalapeño peppers. They're perfect for your next summer cookout!

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    jalapeno bacon cheeseburger on a white plate

    May is National Burger Month and this hearty jalapeño bacon cheddar burger is an absolutely delicious way to celebrate! If you're looking for an easy cheeseburger recipe, you've come to the right place.

    Of course, I could go for thick and juicy burger anytime, no matter what month it is! We make hamburgers in the Instant Pot or baked cheeseburger sliders when the weather isn't cooperating, but when it is, it's time to fire up the grill!

    When it comes to making cheeseburgers or hamburgers, I like mine to be as loaded as possible. And if I can add a little heat, it's even better!

    Sometimes, we'll make bacon cheddar guacamole burgers without the jalapenos. They're not as spicy but definitely good and kid approved. 

    We also make these jalapeño jack burgers with a delicious cilantro lime sauce. They're spicy, but the sauce helps to cool things off. And these jalapeño bacon cheddar burgers are the best of both worlds.

    burger with cheddar cheese, bacon and sauteed jalapeno peppers on an an open bun

    How to Make Spicy Bacon Cheeseburgers

    The actual hamburger recipe is super simple and only contains 4 ingredients:

    • Fresh ground beef
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Water

    I really think that if the base is good, then you can make the burgers even better by adding your favorite toppings. And that's exactly what we did here.

    To keep things easy, I used leftover air fryer bacon from breakfast. If you plan ahead, make extra bacon!

    cheeseburger topped with bacon slices and jalapeno peppers on a plate

    We grilled the burgers for about 5 minutes per side. Then, we brushed on a thin layer of barbecue sauce for extra flavor.

    If you want more BBQ sauce, you can add more later. My BBQ-loving middle child likes to drown  her burgers in sauce, but the rest of us like just a tad less!

    Next, you add some thickly sliced cheddar cheese, let it melt a little, and then you top the burger off with crispy slices of bacon and sliced jalapeño peppers. I fry the jalapeños in butter a little bit just to bring out the flavor. It's optional but so worth it!

    Cheddar Alternatives

    Real cheddar cheese works so well with these hamburgers. But if you're not a fan, you can use American, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack or spicy Pepper Jack.

    close up of cheeseburger with sliced jalapeno peppers and bacon

    Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe

    jalapeno bacon cheeseburger on a white plate

    Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseburgers

    Published by Dee
    Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseburgers are made with ground beef, glazed with BBQ sauce and topped with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon and jalapeño peppers. They're perfect for your next summer cookout!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 650 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 pounds ground chuck
    • 2 teaspoons sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 3 tablespoons water
    • ½ cup barbecue sauce
    • 8 slices cheddar cheese
    • 1 pound bacon
    • 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced

    Instructions
     

    • Season beef with sea salt and pepper 
    • add water, and mix well. Form into patties, about 1-inch thick
    • Grill burgers over medium high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes per side or until internal temperature is 160 degrees
    • Spread thin layer of barbecue sauce over burgers, then top with cheese
    • Remove from grill, and top burgers with bacon slices, jalapeno pepper slices and additional BBQ sauce, if desired. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    For extra flavor, sauté jalapeños in 1 tablespoon butter until slightly brown and soft before adding to burgers.
    This recipe makes enough cheeseburgers for a 8 people, but you can adjust the amount for what you need or use the extras for leftovers!

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 34gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1142mgPotassium: 512mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 3.1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Post was updated as of May 2020 with pictures and new content.

    Even my pickiest eaters loved these jalapeño bacon cheeseburgers burgers, and I hope you will too!

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    1. Suzy says

      June 01, 2020 at 9:10 am

      The perfect flavor combination for a burger! Love it!

      Reply
    2. Beti says

      May 29, 2020 at 8:58 am

      My family would love these for dinner! So many amazing flavors!!

      Reply
    3. katerina says

      May 29, 2020 at 8:58 am

      I am loving the flavors in these burgers!! YUM!!

      Reply
    4. Dorothy Reinhold says

      May 28, 2020 at 6:50 pm

      Grill season makes me so happy. Nothing beats a delicious burger like this one!

      Reply
    5. Amanda says

      May 28, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      I love everything about these burgers they look amazing!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 29, 2020 at 9:42 pm

        Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Amanda!

    6. Erin says

      May 28, 2020 at 4:21 pm

      These Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseburgers are mouth watering!

      Reply
    7. Kimberly says

      May 28, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      What a great flavor combo, these burgers ROCK!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 28, 2020 at 3:14 pm

        Thanks, Kimberly! It's one of our favorite way to make burgers!

    8. Miz Helen says

      May 16, 2017 at 9:04 am

      I just pinned your awesome Burger! Hope you are having a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. We will look forward to seeing you again real soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

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    9. Maryanne | the little epicurean says

      May 09, 2017 at 10:01 am

      It's Burger Month?! I know what I'm making for dinner tomorrow night!

      Reply
    10. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      May 09, 2017 at 9:31 am

      I haven't even had breakfast yet and I'm ready to chomp into one of those!

      Reply
    11. Laura at I Heart Naptime says

      May 09, 2017 at 8:08 am

      Oh my goodness, I am absolutely making this for dinner tonight!

      Reply
    12. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      May 08, 2017 at 4:14 pm

      I just love the idea of sauteing the jalapenos! This sounds so flavorful!

      Reply
    13. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

      May 08, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      Oh heck yes! Gimme all the spicy burgers!

      Reply
    14. Jenn @ Peas and Crayons says

      May 08, 2017 at 9:09 am

      Hellooooooo dinner! Loving this juicy burger and wish I had one on my plate right now!

      Reply
    15. Stephanie says

      May 08, 2017 at 9:00 am

      We will have to make these for our next cookout! Yum!!!

      Reply

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