Jul 17 2026
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What's Poppin' Recipe

Inspired by Crafted The Art of the Taco
Time30m
Serves2

Beef burger topped with jalapeño popper spread, pickled red onions, fresh jalapeños, bacon, and fuego sauce.

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Jalapeño Popper Spread

Method

Prepare the Jalapeño Popper Spread

  1. 1

    Make the Spread

    In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined. Set aside.

Cook the Burger

  1. 2

    Form and Cook the Patties

    Divide the ground beef into two equal portions and form into patties. Season with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-fry over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked to your desired doneness.

  2. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 4

    Build the Burger

    Spread a generous amount of jalapeño popper spread on the bottom half of each burger bun. Place the cooked patty on top, followed by the crispy bacon, pickled red onions, and slices of fresh jalapeño. Drizzle with fuego sauce and top with the other half of the bun.

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