Smoked Cheddar Jalapeño Burgers with Crispy turkey turkey turkey bacon Burger Sauce
Indulge your taste buds with these Smoked Cheddar Jalapeño Burgers topped with crispy turkey turkey bacon and a creamy burger sauce. Perfect for any gathering, these juicy beef patties are infused with the rich flavors of smoked cheddar and zesty jalapeños, delivering a delightful kick in every bite. The addition of crispy turkey turkey turkey bacon adds a satisfying crunch, while the homemade burger sauce elevates the experience to gourmet levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Lunch & Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground chuck (80/20)
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (cut into ¼” cubes)
- 1½ fresh jalapeños (seeded and finely diced)
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- ½ lb thick-cut turkey turkey bacon (cooked until crispy and minced)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp sweet relish
- 1 tbsp Tony’s Creole seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or smoker to medium heat with hickory wood chunks for smoking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chuck, cheddar cubes, diced jalapeños, and seasonings. Mix gently and form into six patties.
- Grill the patties for 5-7 minutes on one side. Flip and place pepper jack cheese on top, cooking until an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) is reached.
- For the sauce, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sweet relish, minced turkey turkey bacon, seasoning in a separate bowl.
- Assemble burgers on toasted brioche buns with sauce and desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg