Juicy Lucy Burgers

Name: Juicy Lucy Burgers
Cook time: 0 - 30 min
Yield: 2

Juicy Lucy Burgers Stuffed with Spicy Cheese and Chipotle Sauce

Nothing beats a backyard burger—unless it’s stuffed with melty jalapeño pepper jack cheese. This Juicy Lucy recipe delivers a flavorful, cheesy center inside a seared beef patty, paired with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and a smoky chipotle-infused Thousand Island dressing. Built for burger night, tailgating, or anytime you want to level up your cookout game, this recipe brings bold flavor and melty cheese in every bite.

Grilling Tips for the Perfect Juicy Lucy

Use cold cheese to help prevent leaking.
Crimp the edges tightly to keep that molten center intact.
Let burgers rest for 2–3 minutes before serving so the cheese doesn’t gush out immediately.
Want more heat? Add sliced pickled jalapeños or swap for habanero jack.

Juicy Lucy Burgers

Serves:

Cook Time:

0 - 30 min

Skill:

Method:

Grilled

Ingredients

How many people are you serving?

Main
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 2 brioche buns
- 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo (minced)
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 preferred for juiciness)
- 4 ounces jalapeño pepper jack cheese (block, shredded)
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning
- 2 thick-sliced tomatoes

Instructions

01

Preheat your Char-Griller to 450°F, using a two-zone setup: one side on high heat and the other on low for indirect grilling and bun toasting.
02

Form four large, thin patties from the ground beef. On two of them, place a generous scoop of shredded jalapeño pepper jack cheese in the center. Top with the remaining two patties and crimp the edges tightly to seal in the cheese. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
03

Place the burgers on the high-heat side of the grill and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature hits 160°F and the cheese inside is melted. Use the low-heat zone to toast your brioche buns until golden.
04

In a small bowl, combine Thousand Island dressing with chipotle in adobo. Stir until well blended and slightly smoky.
05

Spread chipotle sauce on both sides of the toasted buns. Layer the bottom bun with bibb lettuce, sliced tomato, and the juicy stuffed patty. Top with the other half of the bun and get ready to dig in.

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Juicy Lucy Burgers