Jul 14 2026

Jacked Up Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

Half-pound hamburger with pepper jack cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, crispy bacon, & jalapeños. Served with fries.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Burger Ingredients

Fries Ingredients

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef Patty

    In a mixing bowl, divide the ground beef into two equal portions and shape each into a patty, about ½ inch thick. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Burger

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Buns

    While the burgers are cooking, toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Burger

    Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles, the cooked burger patty with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and jalapeños. Top with the other half of the bun.

Fries Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Fries

    Preheat the oven according to the package instructions for the frozen French fries. Spread the fries on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.

  2. 6

    Bake the Fries

    Bake the fries for the time recommended on the package, usually around 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy. Stir halfway through cooking for even crispiness.

  3. 7

    Finish and Serve

    Once the fries are done, remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt. Serve alongside the assembled burger.

More from Dons Seafood - Lafayette