Pepper Jack Stuffed Bacon Burgers

Name: Pepper Jack Stuffed Bacon Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 4 burgers
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb ground beef (80/20); 4 oz pepper jack cheese, cubed small; 8 slices bacon; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 4 pretzel buns, toasted; 1 jalapeño, sliced thin; 2 tbsp chipotle mayo; 4 leaves butter lettuce

39 min 4 burgers medium

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Pepper Jack Stuffed Bacon Burgers

Juicy beef patties stuffed with molten pepper jack cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon for a spicy, cheesy, smoky flavor explosion.

Prep

20 min

Cook

14 min

Total

39 min

Servings

Difficulty

medium

These stuffed burgers hide a pocket of melted pepper jack cheese inside each patty, creating a molten surprise with every bite. Wrapped in crispy bacon and grilled to perfection, they deliver heat, smoke, and cheese in perfect harmony.

Ingredients

Servings

Stuffed Patties

Assembly

Instructions

Prep the bacon

Par-cook bacon in a skillet for 3-4 minutes until pliable but not fully crispy. It needs to be flexible enough to wrap around the patty.

Form stuffed patties

Divide beef into 8 thin patties. Place cubes of pepper jack in the center of 4 patties. Top each with another patty and press edges firmly to seal, ensuring no cheese can escape.

Pro tip: Wet your fingers slightly when sealing edges to get a better bond.

Wrap with bacon

Wrap 2 strips of par-cooked bacon around each stuffed patty, securing with toothpicks. Season the outside with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Grill the burgers

Grill over medium-high heat (400°F) for 6-7 minutes per side until the bacon is crispy and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Keep the lid closed as much as possible.

Assemble

Remove toothpicks. Place each burger on a toasted pretzel bun. Top with jalapeño slices, chipotle mayo, and butter lettuce. Serve immediately while the cheese is still flowing.