Smoked Cheddar Jalapeño Burgers (Print Format)
Smoky cheddar-studded burgers layered with jalapeños, crisp bacon, and creamy, tangy burger sauce.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Burgers
01 -
2 lbs ground chuck 80/20
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8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into ¼” cubes
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1½ fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
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All-purpose BBQ rub, to taste
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Hickory wood chunks for smoking
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4 slices pepper jack cheese
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Brioche buns, toasted
→ For the Burger Sauce
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp ketchup
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2 tbsp yellow mustard
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp sweet relish
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½ lb thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and minced
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1 tbsp Tony’s Creole seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
In a large bowl, mix the ground chuck, jalapeños, and cheddar cubes until just combined. Form into ⅓ lb balls (about 6 patties). Season each patty with BBQ rub and set aside.
02 -
Cook the bacon until crispy and mince it. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, relish, Creole seasoning, salt, pepper, and the minced bacon. Chill until ready to use.
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Preheat the smoker to 275°F. Add hickory wood. Place the patties on the grate and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 150°F. Add pepper jack cheese to each burger and continue smoking until they reach 165°F.
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Butter the brioche buns and toast them in a skillet or on a griddle until golden.
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Spread the burger sauce on the bottom bun. Add a smoked patty with melted cheese. Top with more sauce and finish with the top bun. Serve immediately.