If you’re ready to take your burger game to the next level, this Jalapeno Popper Pub Burger delivers everything you love about a classic jalapeno popper—cream cheese, crispy bacon, and spicy peppers—stacked on a juicy, flame-grilled beef patty.

This isn’t just another burger. It’s rich, indulgent, slightly spicy, and packed with layers of flavor that hit every bite. Perfect for backyard BBQs, game day, or when you want a restaurant-quality burger at home.

Looking for more grilled burger recipes, try my Oklahoma Onion Burger, Copycat In-N-Out Burger recipe or my favorite breakfast burger - the Homemade McGriddle.

What is a Pub Style Burger?

The main difference of a pub style burger to other hamburgers is the thickness of the patty. Traditionally, thicker than a classic burger or smash burger, pub style burgers also do not use ketchup or cheese and are loaded with sautéed onions or mushrooms.

Now, that doesn’t mean you have to follow these criteria exactly. Make it your own. Add toppings, sauces and condiments that you like best. Just remember the thicker juicy beef patty.

Why You’ll Love This Burger

• Juicy, thick pub-style burger patty
• Creamy, spicy jalapeno popper topping
• Crispy bacon in every bite
• Perfectly grilled flavor
• Melted cheese + cream cheese combo
• Restaurant-quality at home

Ingredients needed to make a Jalapeno Popper Pub Burger

• Beef: I used a pre-made pub style beef patty with jalapeno and cheddar pieces in it.
• Cream cheese: creamy base for the jalapeno popper spread. Make sure it’s room temperature before mixing.
• Pickled jalapenos: tangy, spicy, salty kick to balance the creaminess of the cheese.
• Cheddar cheese: sharp cheddar for a slight pungent flavor profile that works will with the acidity and spice of the pickled jalapenos and creamy cheese.
• Bacon: a savory touch to the jalapeno popper spread adding a crunchy texture.
• Seasoning: I used an all purpose seasoning to tie all the ingredients together.

Start with the Beef Patty

When shopping for Jalapeno Popper Pub Burger, select patties that are about 1 inch in thick. You can use any kind of ground beef mixture. A 80/20 chuck roast is an economical option with a good balance of lean to fat. Or you can use ground black angus which is a more premium option and richer in flavor.

I used 2 black pub style beef patties from my local Mariano’s meat counter. These are already pre-measured and formed. I like convenience. And the best part, they already had bits of jalapeno and cheddar mixed into the patty.

To add some flavor to the beef patty, I seasoned it with my Dad’s All Purpose rub. It was the savory salt, pepper and paprika flavors to enhance the overall flavor of the burger.

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Grill the Jalapeno Popper Pub Burger

You can grill this Jalapeno Popper Pub Burger on the grill or smoke it low and slow. I have done both and honestly can’t pick between the two. They are so good! For the smoked version, check out my Smoked Pub Burger recipe.

Preheat the grill to 400 degrees and set for dual zone cooking. Start on the direct side keeping the patties on the grill for about 5-7 minutes then flipping them. If the grill flares up, move the burgers to the indirect side to finish cooking. Add a slice of American cheese or pepper jack cheese for extra heat and allow it to melt over the juicy, beefy patty.

Remove them off the grill at 135 degrees internal temperature. Let them rest for 10 minutes before assembling the burger.

How to make a Jalapeno Popper Spread

Skip the condiments and make this delicious creamy and spicy spread to elevate your Jalapeno Popper Pub Burger.

As with any traditional jalapeno popper filling, you’ll need the classic ingredients, but we are going to add a twist - pickled jalapenos.

Why pickled jalapenos? Unlike the traditional fresh jalapenos used in jalapeno popper dips, the pickled version adds acidity and saltiness that balances the heat. It’s not overpowering and less crunchy than a fresh pepper. It’s perfect for a creamy base or in a dip.

In a mixing bowl, add room temperature cream cheese, mayo, diced up pickled jalapeno, pickled jalapeno juice, shredded cheddar, pre-cooked chopped bacon and Dad’s All Purpose rub. Mix the ingredients together. The spread should be smooth and soft. If too thick, add more pickled juice or mayo. Taste for flavor.

Assemble the Jalapeno Popper Pub Burger

Once all your ingredients are prepped and cooked it’s finally time to assemble the Jalapeno Popper Pub Burger.

Make sure to toast up the buns. I like to use Brioche buns to add some sweetness to an already spicy meal.

Start with a thin layer of the jalapeno popper spread, next goes the grilled jalapeno and cheese pub style beef patty and finish it off with more of the cream cheese spread. Take a big bite and enjoy!

Final Thoughts

This Jalapen o Popper Pub Burger is everything you want in a burger—juicy, cheesy, smoky, and just the right amount of spicy. It’s bold, indulgent, and guaranteed to impress whether you’re cooking for family or hosting a backyard BBQ.

If you’re ready to upgrade your burger lineup, this one delivers big-time flavor.

Fire up the grill and get ready for your new favorite burger.

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Jalapeno Popper Pub Burger

Juicy jalapeno popper pub burger loaded with fresh jalapeños, grilled to perfection for a bold, spicy, restaurant-quality bite.

Course Snack, lunch, dinner, party food, barbecue, main

Cuisine American

Keyword quick, comfort food, grilled, spicy, jalapeno popper pub burger, jalapeno popper cream cheese spread, summer grilling recipes, backyard bbq food, grilled burger, charcoal grill recipes, burger recipes, grillin with dad recipes.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 People

Calories 1035kcal

Author Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

Beef Pattie Ingredients

• 4 Beef pub style patties (with Jalapeno and Cheddar pieces)
• 2 tbsp All purpose seasoning
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 Brioche buns

Jalapeno Popper Spread Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream cheese block
• 1/2 cup Pickled jalapeno juice
• 1/2 cup Mayo
• 1/4 cup Pickled jalapenos (diced)
• 1/4 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 5 strips Cooked bacon
• 1 tbsp All purpose seasoning

Instructions

• Season the beef patties with an All Purpose seasoning.
• Preheat the grill to 400 degrees and set for dual zone cooking. Start on the direct side keeping the patties on the grill for about 5 minutes per side then flipping them. If the grill flares up, move the burgers to the indirect side to finish cooking.
• Add a slice of American cheese and allow it to melt over each patty.
• Remove the jalapeno popper pub patties off the grill at 135 degrees internal temperature. Let them rest for 10 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, add room temperature cream cheese, mayo, diced up pickled jalapeno, pickled jalapeno juice, shredded cheddar, pre-cooked chopped bacon and Dad's All Purpose rub. Mix the ingredients together. The spread should be smooth and soft. If too thick, add more pickled juice or mayo. Taste for flavor.
• Start with a thin layer of the jalapeno popper spread, next goes the grilled jalapeno and cheese pub style beef patty and finish it off with more of the cream cheese spread. Take a big bite and enjoy!

Notes

If you are making your own patty, dice a jalapeno and add 1/4 cup of cheddar pieces to the beef mixture.

Another variation is to make the cream cheese jalapeno popper filling and fill the inside of the patty.

Use high-fat beef for juiciness.

Don’t press the burgers while cooking.

Let patties rest before assembling.

Adjust jalapeños to control heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 1035kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 72g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 260mg | Sodium: 2038mg | Potassium: 675mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1766IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 644mg | Iron: 8mg