5 from 70 votes
Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers (Turkey or Beef)
Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers combine ground turkey or beef with onions, salt, and pepper, stuffed with a blend of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and diced jalapeño. Cooked on a grill or broiled, these burgers offer a moist, flavorful patty with a creamy, mildly spicy cheese filling that enhances the savory meat.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
burger patties
Calories:
413 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ pounds ground beef or ground turkey, lean
- 2 tablespoons onion finely minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 jalapeño diced, seeds removed if you prefer less spice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Hamburger Bun
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium or oven to broil on high.
- In a small bowl combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder and diced jalapeno.
- Combine meat, salt & pepper and minced onion. Divide meat into 4 even pieces (7oz each). Take ¼ of the cream cheese mixture and flatten it into a pancake shape. Wrap beef or turkey around the cheese ensuring the cheese mixture is completely covered. Brush each burger with a little bit of olive oil.
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To Grill
- Grill burgers over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until completely cooked. (Turkey should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees and beef should reach 160°F.)
To Broil
- Place burgers on a foil covered pan approximately 6" from the broiler. Broil 5-6 minutes on each side or until completely cooked. (Turkey should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees and beef should reach 160°F.)
Notes
- Nutritional information excludes hamburger buns and is an estimate that may vary based on ingredient brands and methods.
- Both turkey and beef options require safe internal cooking temperatures: 165°F for turkey and 160°F for beef.
Nutrition Information
Calories
413
(21%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
266mg
(11%)
Potassium
720mg
(15%)
Vitamin A
375IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
4.5mg
(5%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
4.9mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 burger patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 720mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.