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grilled steaks cooked on wood pellet grill topped with jalapeno popper crust served on cutting board
Created by: Pit Boss Kitchen

Jalapeño Popper Crusted Steaks

5.0 stars
  • 3 Servings
  • 20 minutes Prep Time
  • 20 minutes Cook Time

Two classic grilled treats, combined into one! This grilled steak recipe is first seasoned with simple spices and cooked on the wood pellet grill before being topped with a homemade jalapeño-popper inspired crust! The result? Juicy, tender steak with a melty cheesy topping that's packed with all the flavor from fresh jalapenos, garlic, and bacon.

 

Cooking method: This recipe is easily grilled at a high temperature of 400-500°F. However, if you prefer a reverse-seared or even sous vide steak, you can start with one of those methods before firing up the grill to melt and color the crust topping.

Ingredients

  • 3 NY strip steaks, 3/4 thick
  • Pit Boss GSP Rub
  • 3 1/2 oz. white cheddar, shredded
  • 4 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 4 strips cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh jalapeno, minced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Tools

Directions

  • Preheat your grill to 400-500°F
  • In a food processor or blender, add cheese, cream cheese, bacon, jalapeno, sour cream, garlic, salt, and bread crumbs. Blend until smooth, then pour into a piping bag and leave at room temperature.
  • Season your steaks with GSP rub (or garlic, salt, and pepper) and grill directly on the preheated grates. Grill until 10°F under your desired temperature.
  • Remove steaks from grill and allow to rest for 3-4 minutes. Then, pipe the crust mixture onto the rested steaks.
  • Place the steaks onto the upper rack of your grill and continue to cook until the crust colors slightly and the steak reaches your desired internal temperature, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill, slice, and serve immediately!

Recipe Note

Pro Tip: The panko bread crumbs help to keep the cheese mixture from melting off your steak. 

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