Jalapeño Popper Smashburger with Bacon Jam
If you think burgers should be bold, messy, and unforgettable, this one’s for you! My Jalapeño Popper Smashburger with Bacon Jam brings the heat, the crunch, and the ooze—all smashed into one insanely craveable bite.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- ground beef
- jalapenos
- yellow onion
- butter
- salt
- strawberry preserves
- whipped cream cheese
- havarti cheese
- burger buns
Looking for a little bubbly drink to pair with burgers? Try my Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Sodas by clicking here!
Cook with me!
Jalapeño Popper Smashburgers with Bacon Jam
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Bacon Jam:
- 8 oz. Bacon chopped into bits
- 1 large Yellow Onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
- 1 Jalapeño chopped
- 1/2 cup Strawberry Preserves or jam
For the Jalapeno Smashburgers:
- 1 1/2 lbs. Ground Beef
- Salt to taste
- 2-3 Jalapeños thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp. Butter or olive oil
- Burger Buns toasted
- Whipped Cream Cheese softened
- Sliced Havarti Cheese
Instructions
To Make the Bacon Jam:
- In a large skillet, sauté the chopped bacon until crispy and browned, about 8-9 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked bacon to a bowl.
- Pour out the bacon grease in the sink with running warm water.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and butter, then season with salt. Saute for 8-10 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and stir until evaporated. Add the chopped jalapeños and continue cooking until the onions are caramelized, about 10-15 more minutes.
- Reduce heat to LOW. Stir in the strawberry preserves and cooked bacon. Remove from heat and set aside.
To Make the Jalapeno Popper Smashburgers:
- Toast the burger buns. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add butter or olive oil to grease the skillet.
- Add a few jalapeños slices and burger patties. Season with salt. Place a square of parchment paper on top, then smash as flat as possible. Cook for 1 minute, then flip and add sliced havarti cheese to cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Layer the bottom of the toasted burger buns with softened whipped cream cheese, then the cheese smashburgers and bacon jam to sandwich with the top toasted bun. Enjoy warm!
I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Did you love this recipe?
I would truly appreciate it so much if you would give a star review! Also, be sure to snap a picture of your finished dish and share it with me on Instagram – tagging me @brightmomentco. It always makes my day seeing y’alls creations!
don’t miss a thing!
Follow along for more great A Bright Moment recipes.
My family loved this!
Do you season the ground meat?
I season with a little salt prior!
I did a blueberry preserve instead of strawberry and it was delicious with the burger! Will definitely do this again 👍🏾
okay that sounds incredible with the blueberries!!
To anyone following this recipe, do not pour grease down your drain. The warm water makes no difference. The grease will still cool and solidify somewhere in your pipes.
Made these last night and they were extremely good. All of my guests loved them!! We will definitely be making these again.
This was easily the best burger I’ve ever had! The flavors of the bacon jam and the cream cheese along with the creamy havarti cheese….oh my! Quite good! We’ll be making these again soon!
OMG….best smashburger I have ever made. And using parchment paper to smash them is a game changer! My family loved it and it was so delicious! Definitely on our rotation now!!
Delicious recipe! Obsessed with uniquely crafted burgers and pizzas. This burger is our new go to recipe in our home! Made it for our friends to show off to them lol! And of course, they also absolutely loved it! Highly recommend!
This is one of the best burger and jam recipes I’ve made. Everyone of my family members raved about it, and it is a staple.
Me and my husband LOVE LOVE LOVE these! It’s a new staple for sure!
SO GOOD I made this over the summer and my husband still talks about it…it’s December 😂
My family loved this!
This recipe was SO good! I used 1/2 lb of venison mixed in with the ground beef and made homemade hamburger buns also. Chef’s kiss!
This right here! So, so, so delicious! Dreaming about the next time we make this. Spicy, sweet, sticky and beefy…so yum!
For sure best burger I have ever made. Tasted like a restaurant quality burger!