A spicy and cheesy Jalapeño Smash Burger recipe featuring crispy beef patties stuffed with cream cheese, jalapeños, and cheddar cheese.

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1 lb ground beef

4 slices cheddar cheese

2 jalapeños, sliced

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup ranch dressing

4 hamburger buns

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

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1. Preheat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat

2. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper together

3. Divide mixture into 8 thin patties

4. Spread cream cheese over 4 patties

5. Add jalapeños and cheddar cheese

6. Top with remaining patties and seal edges

7. Cook burgers 4 to 5 minutes per side

8. Toast buns until lightly golden

9. Place burgers on buns

10. Drizzle ranch dressing over burgers and serve hot

Use softened cream cheese for easier spreading

Seal burger edges tightly before cooking

Cook burgers to an internal temperature of 160°F

Adjust jalapeño amount depending on desired spice level