BBQ Bacon Jalapeno Cheddar Stuffed Burgers

Grilling season is not over yet! In my opinion, it never is. When I lived in the Midwest, I was the crazy person standing outside, grilling in the snow – wearing shorts and (sometimes, not always) a coat … and if the snow wasn’t too deep, flip-flops. No lie. You can imagine the comments and strange looks! That’s neither here nor there …. You can grill dressed however you wanna dress … and in the snow if you want – I won’t judge! 

BBQ Bacon Jalapeno Cheddar Stuffed Burgers

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Yield: 8 burgers

2 lb. ground beef

½ lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled

1½ cups Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 small onion, chopped

2-3 jalapenos, stems and seeds removed, chopped

1 tbsp. butter

Salt and pepper, to taste

Your favorite BBQ sauce

8 Hamburger buns

Condiments and toppings of choice (BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles, etc …)

Preheat your grill (direct grilling over high heat).

Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeno and cook until softened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions. Divide each of the 8 portions in half – for a total of 16 chunks of ground beef. On waxed paper, flatten 8 of the chunks of ground beef into thin patty shapes.

In a medium bowl, combine the bacon, cheese and the veggie mixture. Mix well. Place about ¼ cup of the mixture in the center of each of the 8 patties.

Take the other 8 chunks of ground beef and flatten slightly between your hands and place one portion on top of one the patties with the bacon, cheese and veggie mixture. Carefully seal the 2 beef patties together. Season the top with salt and pepper.

Place the burgers on the grill and grill for approximately 4-5 minutes. (Use your best judgement here – all grills are different!) Carefully flip and continue to cook the patties for another 3-4 minutes or until the meat is cooked through (cook to 160°). **Whatever you do – DO NOT USE A SPATULA TO PRESS THE BURGER – not with this burger or any burger!! Just my two cents! I’m sure the burger police will come after you if you don’t heed my advice!** Using a basting brush, brush the burger with BBQ sauce. Allow to cook for an additional minute or two – and baste with BBQ sauce again. Remove the burgers from the grill and allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving. (Now is a great time to toast your buns if you like them toasted!)

Serve on buns with your favorite condiments and toppings!