Jalapeño Popper Patty Melt
Jalapeño Popper Patty Melt is a spicy, creamy, beefy sandwich with roasted jalapeños, melty filling, and crisp toasted bread. Perfect for quick, satisfying meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef formed into 2 patties
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices thick bread such as Texas toast
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack
- 2 to 3 roasted jalapeños sliced
- ½ cup caramelized onions
- 2 tbsp butter for toasting bread
- BBQ sauce to taste
Instructions
- Mix softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar or pepper jack until smooth.
- Season beef patties with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook patties over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side; rest briefly.
- Toast bread in butter until golden on both sides.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto all toasted slices.
- Layer caramelized onions and roasted jalapeños on the bottom slices.
- Add warm patties and drizzle with BBQ sauce.
- Top with remaining bread, then warm in the skillet 1–2 minutes per side.
- Slice diagonally and serve hot while creamy and melty.