Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsHickory Garden RestaurantJalapeno Burger Recipe

Jalapeno Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Topped with jalapeños and Swiss cheese, served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and French fries.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Buns

Method

Preparing the Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Mix the Patty Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 1 inch thick.

Cooking the Burger

  1. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side.

  2. 4

    Add Cheese and Jalapeños

    Flip the patties and immediately place a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each patty. Add jalapeño slices on top of the cheese. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the burger is cooked to your desired doneness.

Preparing the Buns

  1. 5

    Toast the Buns

    During the last few minutes of cooking the burgers, split the burger buns and place them cut side down on the grill or in a separate skillet to toast until golden brown.

Cooking the French Fries

  1. 6

    Prepare the Fries

    While the burgers are cooking, heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot according to package instructions for the frozen French fries.

  2. 7

    Fry the Fries

    Once the oil is hot, carefully add the frozen French fries and fry until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and season with salt to taste.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 8

    Build Your Burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer lettuce leaves, a cooked burger patty with melted cheese and jalapeños, a slice of tomato, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.

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