Jalapeño Popper Patty Melts (Printer-Friendly Version)
Juicy beef patties with creamy jalapeño popper filling and melted cheese in toasted bread, full of bold flavors.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Beef Patties
01 -
2 pounds 80/20 ground chuck
02 -
SPG (salt, pepper, garlic) rub to taste
→ Cheese
03 -
6 slices pepper jack cheese
→ Bread
04 -
4 slices Texas toast buns
→ Jalapeño Popper Mixture
05 -
Cream cheese, chopped jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and spices
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Divide ground chuck into six equal portions, forming each into a 1/3-pound ball.
02 -
Using a burger press, flatten each ball into an even patty.
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Generously apply SPG rub to both sides of each patty.
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Heat the griddle until hot and ready for searing.
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Place patties on the griddle and cook for 4 minutes without moving.
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Turn patties over, season the second side, and place three slices of pepper jack cheese atop each patty. Cook for another 3 minutes.
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Move the patties to the cooler side of the griddle to continue melting the cheese gently.
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Place Texas toast slices on the griddle at lower temperature and toast until golden, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
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Add a scoop of jalapeño popper mixture onto each patty, stack double patties, and top with a second slice of toasted bread.
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Toast the assembled sandwiches on both sides briefly on the griddle until the bread is crisp and the filling is warmed through. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
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For best results, use fresh jalapeños in the popper mixture and allow cooked patties to rest briefly before assembling to retain juiciness.