Jalapeño Popper Patty Melts (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy patties layered with spicy jalapeño popper filling and melted cheese on crispy Texas toast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Patties

01 - 2 pounds 80/20 ground chuck
02 - Salt, pepper, garlic rub (SPG), to taste

→ Cheese and Bread

03 - 6 slices pepper jack cheese
04 - 4 slices Texas toast buns

→ Jalapeño Popper Mixture

05 - Cream cheese
06 - Chopped fresh jalapeños
07 - Cheddar cheese
08 - Spices (to taste)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Divide the ground chuck into six 1/3-pound balls.
02 - Use a burger press to flatten each ball into an evenly-sized patty.
03 - Generously apply salt, pepper, and garlic rub on both sides of each patty.
04 - Heat the griddle to a high temperature suitable for searing.
05 - Place patties on the hot griddle and cook for 4 minutes without moving.
06 - Turn patties over, season the cooked side, and place three slices of pepper jack cheese on each. Cook for 3 additional minutes.
07 - Transfer the patties to a cooler section of the griddle to allow cheese to melt evenly.
08 - Reduce griddle heat and toast Texas toast buns until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
09 - Spoon a generous portion of jalapeño popper mixture over each patty, stack double patties, and top with the second bun slice.
10 - Return the assembled sandwiches to the griddle, toast both sides briefly until heated through, and serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For best results, allow patties to rest briefly after cooking to retain juices.
02 - Use fresh jalapeños in the popper mixture for optimal flavor and heat balance.
03 - Season meat well before cooking to enhance overall taste.

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