Description
Smoky Poblano Popper Burgers are a fiery, cheesy twist on the classic grill favorite. Featuring roasted poblano peppers, a creamy cheese filling, and juicy beef patties, all served on toasted brioche buns—this burger is packed with smoky flavor and bold comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh poblano peppers
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 beef burger patties (about 1/3 pound each)
- Burger seasoning, to taste
- 6 brioche-style burger buns
Instructions
- Set your oven to broil on high. Line a baking sheet with foil and arrange the poblano peppers on top. Broil, turning every few minutes, until the skins are blistered and mostly blackened, about 10–15 minutes total.
- Place the peppers in a bowl and cover tightly to steam for about 30 minutes. Once cool, peel off the skins, remove the seeds, and cut off the stems. Slice three peppers in half lengthwise and finely chop the remaining pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat your grill to high heat, around 500°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Gently stir in the chopped poblano pepper.
- Season the burger patties evenly on both sides. Place them on the hot grill and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes on the first side. Flip the patties and spoon a generous amount of the poblano cheese mixture over each one. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, or until the burgers reach your preferred doneness. Remove from the grill.
- Place the buns cut-side down on the grill and toast until lightly golden, about 30–60 seconds.
- Place each burger on the bottom half of a bun. Top with one half of a roasted poblano pepper, then cover with the top bun. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg