Cheeseburger Jalapeno Poppers Recipe Perfect for Game Day

Looking for a handheld delicious dish for game day? Our cheeseburger jalapeño popper recipe is it! It combines two of our favorite flavors—hamburger and spice!

Most of a pepper’s heat is in its seeds and white membranes. So, if you want spicier poppers, try stirring in a bit of these parts. But be careful—there’s no way to know exactly how hot it’ll be! Make sure to taste-test as you go.

We couldn’t get the jalapeño poppers to stand upright the first time around. We used crumpled aluminum to keep them steady on the next try and it worked like a charm.

Although these poppers can be baked, grilling gives them a slightly smoky flavor you’ll love.

Cheeseburger Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

what you'll need

12 large jalapeños
1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup ketchup
3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

let's do it

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Wash the peppers. Slice them length wise in half and remove the seeds and white membranes. Set aside.
To a large bowl add ground beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion and mix with cheese, until thoroughly combined. Fill peppers with approximately 1 heaping tablespoon of beef mixture. The bigger the pepper, the more filling you will use. Secure the pepper with a toothpick pierced through the middle if necessary for the jalapeño to hold its form. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place peppers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle a bit more cheese over poppers. Return to oven until cheese melts. Transfer to serving platter and enjoy!

Cheryl Says

Make these bacon cheeseburger jalapeno poppers by throwing chopped cooked bacon into the cheeseburger mixture!