Oh, how I love a good charcoal-grilled burger! The smoky flavor, seared ground beef, crispy bacon and melted, gooey cheese are summer happiness on a toasted bun.
I grill at least once a week all through the summer, and most of the time it’s burgers that I grill. I just love them so much!
I have to share with you one of my favorite new experiments gone right – the Jalapeno Popper Burger. It combines the essence of jalapeno poppers with a perfectly grilled burger, and the result is utterly delicious.
(I’ve shared the ingredients and directions with KraftRecipes.com so please click here for ingredients and full details, but I’ll show you the basics.)
The recipes calls for cheese in both sliced form and shredded form, so rather than buy both shredded and sliced, just buy the Kraft Big Slice Colby Jack, chop up six of the slices and save yourself some money. Once you’ve chopped the cheese, mix it with the cream cheese.
Seed the jalapeno peppers and then saute them for a few minutes to soften. When they’re ready, go ahead and chop those babies up and add them to the cheese mixture.
Now take your ground beef and divide it into six evenly sized patties. (You’ll end up with three burgers when you’re done.)
Distribute the jalapeno cheese mixture evenly over three burger patties. Top with the three remaining patties, and seal and crimp edges as best you can. (Some of the goodness will still ooze out during cooking, but don’t worry.)
Now fire up that grill, and cook those sweet daddies. When they’re ready, top them with some fresh lettuce, tomato, onion and a little bacon mayo.
Enjoy all that ooey gooey melted cheese and jalapeno popper goodness inside!
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wendi watson says
i love to make burgers and then in the pan sprinkle the extra cheese on the pan and then it cooks a little and then its like the best tasting extra cheese ever mmmmm
Beverly Metcalf says
I love grilled cheese sandwiches. Thanks for having this contest!
Lily Kwan says
I really like to make macaroni with cheese!
Sand says
I like cheeseburgers or sometimes we add parmesan cheese to grilled corn. Also grilled chicken with cheddar cheese and bacon!
Kate Burton says
Grilled chicken with colby jack melted on top
tina reynolds says
I like to stuff burgers with cheese and bacon and then add a slice to the top so good and simple
Breanne says
I love scalloped potatoes.
Melissa Nagy says
I love cheesy green beans! You mix canned green beans, a cup of cream of mushroom soup and, of course, lots and lots of shredded cheese. Probably not an ounce of nutrition, but it’s delicious!
Joy Q says
My favorite is swiss cheese and mushroom stuffed burgers.
Leslie L Stanziani says
I love a grilled cheese sandwich that is stuffed with a couple different kinds of cheese.
Jammie says
First, those burgers looked YUMMY! One of my favorites would have to be jalopeno poppers, I like filling peppers with string cheese and wrapping with bacon, yummy.
Nancy says
Your recipe looks delicious. I also like a thick juicy burger topped with pepperjack cheese that’s cooked on the grill.
Samantha says
We love to make a nice homemade macaroni and cheese!
Cathy Burnett says
My favorite cheesy recipe is my personal cheese pizza. I love cheese and use all kinds of different shredded cheeses in different recipes.
Jason Vaughn says
I take cheesy soup and mix it with onion soup, rice, and chicken for a great bake.
Leanne Godfrey says
My favorite cheesy dish to cook is Poulet. I add lots of cheese!
Marilyn L says
we are huge fans of creamy corn with extra cheese, occassionally topped with a slightly toasted roll
Jessica says
I love making stuffed cheddar burgers on the grill and topping them with bacon, ranch and avocado.
Danielle says
I make a casserole that is called More. It is made with Macaroni noodles, hamburger, cheese ,tomato soup and creamed corn. YUMMY
Sarah Jestings says
I love to make cheese stuffed bell peppers on the grill. The are creamy and yummy.
Rebecca Lock says
I like to cook twice baked three cheese potatoes.
Laurie Emerson says
I love making my mothers recipe of macaroni and cheese. I add some bell peppers, chunks of ham and sprinkle on top some croutons before I bake it.
Katherine Newton says
This may sound crazy but I love super cheesy nachos on the grill. With a little help from some tin foil…the best nachos youll ever eat! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Kelly H. says
My favorite cheesy recipe to make is lasagna with lots of cheese!
Erica B. says
I’m a sucker for a spicy cheeseburger.
Paula Tavernie says
I love to cook cheesy Enchiladas! The cheesier the better!! I also love to grill stuffed burgers with Pepper Jack cheese!
Shirley Hicks says
about the only thing we ever grill that’s cheesy is cheese burgers!
deana c says
My favorite cheesy recipe to cook is first I toast some bread, then I top with mayo, fresh sliced tomatoes and extra sharp cheddar cheese. The last step is to broil. Delicious!
Lisa V. says
It’s my daughter who is the huge cheese fan, and her favorite is mac and cheese.
joni says
I like making homemade mac and cheese. Nothing beats it with the buttered cracker crumbs on top–yummo!
Rita A says
I enjoy making my grandmother’s handed down recipe of macaroni and cheese!
Debbie B says
i like to make macaroni and cheese
Lesley F says
We love making grilled cheese sandwiches; especially on those cold winter days
Jill Myrick says
I love making a cheesy hash brown casserole with shredded potatoes, ham, cheese, onions and green peppers.
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Michelle Mork says
I love making cheesy potatoes (hashbrown casserole). It is one of my favorite things to eat and it’s so addicting! Makes a great side.
Karen Drake says
My favorite is Macaroni & Cheese, I could eat it every day.
Athena says
I love zucchini grinders topped with lots of mozzarella!!!
danielle Marie says
I always make burgers with cheese in them. that way it oozes when you cook. I just make the patty like normal and add small pieces of cheese.
Melissa S says
I love a plain cheeseburger with lots and lots of cheese.
Brittney House says
I love making extra cheesy grilled cheese sandwiches with ham.
Lorena Keech says
My favorite cheesy recipe is mac and cheese bites. There like tater tots but made of mac and cheese. So good!
Amy Z. says
I love making any type of grilled cheese, and enjoying it with tomato soup.
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says
I love just about anything that is cheesy ~ especially pasta (and not just macaroni,) figs & goat cheese ~ as far cheesy concoctions on the grillL homemade pizzas and our special cheese burgers with cheese on the inside and melted on top.
Lamburger: meat mixed with chopped Kalamata olives & crumble Feta, more Feta melted on top.
Hamburger: Crumbled blue cheese or Gorgonzola mixed with meat and sharp Cheddar melted on top
Thanks Liz!
Angie says
I love making stuffed burgers with Feta cheese on the grill!
nickie says
I like to make cheesy potatoes in the oven
Stephanie says
My favorite cheesy recipe is baked buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese. It is delicious!
Stacey b says
I love making cheese quesidilas, and lasagna.
Christine Jensen says
Hmm,cheesy recipe? I would have to say a loaf of french bread (preferably homemade) sliced in half lengthwise, spread with garlic butter, then a layer of fresh tomato slices and shredded mozzarella cheese. it is like a garlicky fresh pizza.
Rebecca Orr says
Cheesy chicken wing dip. It is so good! The melts gooey cheese mixed with the chunks of chicken and wing sauce is so good with some tortilla chips.
Rachel Miller says
We make a yummy mac & cheese with any random cheese found in the fridge..a little different every time 🙂
mary j says
I love making cheesy nachos and quesadillas.
Jamie Brigham says
I am obsessed with velveeta shells and cheese. I only wish I liked burgers or sliced cheese. I do love adding extra cheese to totino’s pizzas though.
tara darity says
Cheeseburgers on the grill are my favorite! Would be awesome to win this!!
Yona says
I love the way cheese melts and stretches when you start eating a hot piece of lasagna.
heather says
My very very favorite cheesey recipe is mac and cheese it is so yummy and great on a rainy day.
steve weber says
I make an amazing cheesecake with several types of fruit and a nice crust.
Megan Parsons says
I love to make cheesy potatoes on the grill. They are amazing!
Sadie B. says
We love to grill cheeseburgers with two different kinds of cheese.
Susan Christy says
I like to make cheeseburgers on the grill. My current favorite cheesy recipe is a shredded zucchini, rice and cheese bake. Mmmmmm!
Gayle J says
I like to make cheesy potatoes in the oven and cheese burgers on thegrill
Mia says
I love to make pizza with lots of goat cheese, tomato, and other veggies.
HilLesha says
My favorite cheesy recipe is vegetarian taco casserole. It is so delicious!
Birdiebee says
My favorite cheesy recipe is “Cheese Bread”. I either heat in the oven or broil it. It is so wonderful.
WHITNEY says
I’m always a fan of basic queso! We use sausage and a bit of cream of mushroom in it as well.
Heather Dawn says
I love to make cheesy potatoes on the grill. So easy and yummy.
Deb Ford says
I just made it this week – it’s call El Rancho Casserole….google it, it’s so yummy and easy. I call it crack!!
Diane Sallans says
I love a cheeseburger on the grill!
Leigh Anne Borders says
We make these cheesy pockets. Basically a croissant with chicken and cheese.
marian boll says
Tuna and cheese and noodles are a family favorite
Starla B says
Those look so delicious! I really love to make a chicken and rice casserole. I usually add some types of cheeses on top or in the middle. I really love adding fresh parmesan!
Jessica H. says
My favorite recipe right now is a low carb dish called Mockafoni and Cheese. it is made with cauliflower and cheese and it is delicious! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
Andrea B (@goodgirlgonered) says
I love adding cheese to turkey burgers – but I want to try to grill pizza soon … hopefully it’ll be easy and I’ll figure it out quickly, because it seems like it will be a great idea and SO yum!
christine j says
I love to make my cheesy manicotti. My family loves it!
Madonna says
I can’t help. I am just a plain old cheeseburger kind of gal. I love a grilled cheeseburger with fresh tomatoes on it.
Helga says
I like the make cheese burgers or bake mac and cheese with three cheeses.
Kristin Bogle says
My favorite cheesy recipe is homemade mac and cheese – always gets cheers from my girls. 🙂
Margot C says
We make cheeseburgers with a super sharp English cheddar. We like so much that I have to start the burgers on the grill (one side) then switch to a piece of foil or there would be a giant cheese fire.
shaunie says
Would have to say macaroni and grilled cheese pizza
Kim Keithline says
Around our house I am famous for my Macaroni and cheese the kids ask for it often it is really my grandmother’s recipe I love to make it because everytime I do it brings back memories of my childhood!
laura j jenkins says
would love to win this prize ty
Julie Murphy says
I like to make macaroni and cheese with grilled cheese sandwiches.
Cassie says
I love to make cheese stuffed burgers! They take a little tweaking to get right though. Our favorite is brie cheese and prosciutto stuff burgers with a little chopped jalapeño kick
tracy davis says
We love to make grilled cheese sandwiches on the weekend for dinner..
Deb K says
I love pizza on the grill,with lots of extra cheese to make it all bubbly and brown!
kathy pease says
OMG that looks so delicious. My favorite which I have not made in quite awhile is the IMPOSSIBLE CHEESEBURGER PIE..The famous dish you make with bisquick,hamburg,, onions and tomatoes,cheese and onions. God I love that .stuff and could eat a whole pan myself
courtney b says
i like to grill pineapples on the grill and then put mozzarella chesse on it. I know call me weird! but it’s sooo yummy! try it! you will love
Tonya says
My fave cheesy recipe to cook is grilled cheese. You can make them so many different ways all depending on what kind of mood you’re in. YUM!
Miz Vickik says
My favorite cheesy recipe is probably potatoes au gratin with extra cheese!
Thuy Vu says
I make a cheesy panini with chicken and tomatoes.
RICHARD HICKS says
One of the kids favorites and me too is grilled cheese sandwiches. They are quick and easy and taste good.
Sahara R says
Love grilled cheese sandwiches.
alena svetelska says
we love to grilled chicken we 2 difrent cheese provole and american marinaded in wings sauce.Our family recepies my family and friends loves.
Carla S says
I like to make baked ziti with extra provolone and mozzarella cheese.
Danielle Papsis says
I love to make homemade Mac ‘n Cheese for my family.
amanda whitley says
my favorite thing cheesy to grill is bacon cheddar burgers.
Robert Pyszk says
Thank you for the chance to win this and the awesome hamburger idea!!!
Robert Pyszk says
I like to cook grilled cheese , tomatoe and bacon sandwiches
Kristen says
My do the burgers stuffed with cheese too…although never tried jalapenos…sounds good!
e michelle says
i love to cook juicy lucys! its a bit tricky on the grill you have to make sure you have enough meat to cover the cheese so it doesnt go oozing out ! but they are the best! the kids love them!
Stephanie Galbraith says
I love to make Mac & Cheese with Chili, and we like to call it Chili Mac.
Trisha says
My husband would love these jalapeno popper burgers so we may end up trying this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Seyma Shabbir says
I love cooking an alfredo sauce with cream and parmesan with caramelized onions and mushrooms.
cheryl s says
we grill veggies like zucchini and tomatoes and add some cheese on top of them
Naomi says
I love grilling poblanos stuffed with cheese. Just slap it in a tortilla. Mmm!
Monique Rizzo says
Chicken enchiladas is my fave cheesy food to make.
melina r says
My favorite chessy recipe to cook is cheese enchiladas. I love them nice and hot and some sour cream and black olives on top of them.
Mary Beth Elderton says
This burger looks absolutely delicious! One of my favorite cheesy dishes is ooey,gooey TexMex King Ranch Chicken *more cheese and no canned soup*
Stacy Renee says
My favorite cheesy recipe is homemade pizza! I tend to avoid meat on my pizza so I load it up with at least three cheeses! Homemade pizza is a thousand times better than anything you buy from the freezer section at the grocery store or from a pizza delivery place!
KV says
My favorite cheesy recipe is macaroni and cheese.
Rebecca Parsons says
My favorite cheesy recipe is potato soup
Rebecca Parsons says
My favorite recipe to use cheese in is my potato soup.
suzanne says
I love pretty much anything super cheesy. I like to make Mexican lasagna with bunches of cheese.
Arena Thompson says
cheeseburger on the grill with a big ol’ slice of sharp cheddar on the top! 😀
Alissa Apel says
My husband made a stuffed zucchini that was so good!
Jessie C. says
My favorite cheesy dish is baked mac & cheese with broccoli.
Maggie says
My fave cheesy recipe is to make an omelet with cheese and veggies. yum.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
My favorite cheese is mexican burritos.
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shirley says
I love baking fries in the oven or grill and than mixing togher grated chedder cheese and parm and than topping the fries they are addicting!!!
Cynthia R says
My favorite recipe to cook and eat is mac and cheese the more cheese the better!
Claudia says
My favorite cheese recipe is chicken enchiladas with plenty of cheese, Thank you!
Jessica To says
I love grilled chicken with melted cheese and bacon on it.
April Brenay says
I love to make shirted cheese burgers, so much cheese it get s a skirt!
traci says
i stuff my burgers like your recipe, except i love using cheese, turkey bacon and garlic
Anita says
My best choice for cheese is in a sandwich.there is so many different kinds of cheese and breads.
Ellie W says
My family’s favorite cheesy recipe I make is spicy mac n cheese n sausage casserole. It’s spiced with red pepper and sometimes I add broccoli to it, also.
Jeanna says
My favorite cheesy dish to make is steamed broccoli and cheese! It’s the perfect side dish to any dinner! YUM!
Jensen says
Grilled cheese, of course
Trisha Burgess says
I love cream cheese cheddar stuffed burgers! Yummy!!
Becca from It's Yummi! says
I live in Wisconsin (the Dairyland state) so there’s not a cheese I’ve met that I haven’t loved to use when I grill out. All of that ooey gooey goodness on a burger? Yes, please!
Candice says
I like grilled cheese with French bread, and tomato slices.
Vicki Wurgler says
I have a recipe for potatoes, bacon, onion and cheese that my family loves
Jane Thomas says
I love grilled cheese sandwiches and cheesy potatoes slices.
BusyWorkingMama says
I love to make grilled shrimp and use them in cheesy tacos and burritos. They are great for weeknight dinners and I mix in all sorts of veggies, rice and other meats, too.
Amy Pratt says
I love to grill cheeseburgers. They are so yummy.
D Schmidt says
My favorite cheese related recipe to grill is cordon bleu chicken, its a family favorite.
Holly Kennedy says
My sweetie makes armadillo eggs which are cheese, peepers in the middle of chicken rolled in bacon.
Tammy S says
One of our favorite cheesy recipes is Baked pasta. It has Parmesan and mozzarella cheese in it and it’s delicious!
Joanne Gregory says
This is the time of year I love a tomato basil pie topped with lots of cheese! Fresh tomatoes, great cheese – can’t stop eating it!!
Daphne Turner says
I love to put a slice of cheddar cheese on our burgers on the grill.
Kathy Noble Murphy says
I love making cheesy chicken enchiladas – the more cheese the better!
Mellissa says
My hubby likes to grill fajitas, but of course our cheesy fave to grill is burgers. I’ve never stuffed them before though-will have to try that!!
Blake Kaplan says
I like to make cheeseburgers on the grill
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I have a chicken and salsa rice back recipe that I like to make. It has a lot of cheese of course.
Jen says
I love grilling pizza!
shelly peterson says
My favorite is good old fashion mac n cheese! love it, the cheesier the better.
Natalie Lyons says
I love to make homemade crab dip. I love to put lots of cheese in it.
Renee Walters says
My favorite cheesy recipe is lasagna or homemade pizza.
Cindy Merrill says
Grilled Cheese sandwiches made with sour dough bread and three kinds of sliced cheese; provolone, pepper jack and smoked Gouda, is my absolute favorite to cook or grill.
Christina G. says
My favorite cheesy recipe to cook is homemade mac & cheese. Thanks for the giveaway!
Melissa says
My favorite cheesy recipe is baked mac & cheese with jalapeños.
Noreen says
Grilled cheese but with havarti cheese and thin sliced apples inside
Heather Baker says
I love everything to have cheese. I would have to say pizza is my favorite cheesy treat.
Tina W says
I love to make any type of baked pasta, and a favorite is baked ziti with grilled egglplant. Sometimes I grill the tomatoes for an extra-smokey sauce!
Lee Mckoen says
I love stuffed chedder burgers topper with roasted red peppers
ellen beck says
My favorite cheesy item to make isnt outdoors unless you count cheeseburgers. I make a super cheesy lasagna and everyone loves it beecausse we all enjoy cheese.
Kelly D says
My favorite cheesy item to cook is baked ziti
Patty says
Hubby would be all over that burger but it would kill me. I can’t breathe when jalapenos are around. Literally.
kelly g says
I do not have one
Natalie says
I love to make mac and cheese and cheese pizza on the grill. I also love to make cheese stuffed grilled chicken!
Nicole Dz says
I love to cook up a nice cheesy pizza on our outdoor grill. YUMMY!
brian miller says
oh yum…i love jalepenos on burgers….just harvested some from a friends pepper patch…so i have a dozen or so fresh ones…mmm….cant wait to hit those…
Maureen says
Favorite cheesy item to make is mac & cheese but I also love pizza especially on the grill.