Okay, hear me out—this is not your average veggie burger situation. These cheddar serrano Beyond Meat burgers are juicy, melty, a little spicy, and totally satisfying. They’re perfect for a weekend meal when you’re craving something indulgent but still want to keep it plant-based. The serrano and cheddar combo gives them a kick, and if you add the fried egg on top? Game over.
I make these when I want something a little extra without too much effort. The best part? They’re stuffed—like actually stuffed—with a creamy cheddar + serrano mix. And they hold up beautifully on a skillet (no grill needed!).
Let me walk you through it.
What You’ll Need
- 1/2 package Beyond Beef (plant-based meat)
- 1/2 cup medium cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 bar cream cheese (softened)
- 1 serrano pepper, diced (remove seeds if you want less heat)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried or fresh parsley
- 1/2 bunch chopped cilantro
- eggs (optional)
- Salt + pepper to taste
- burger buns
- lettuce
- Sliced onion
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
Let’s Make ‘Em
- Make the cheesey center: In a small bowl, mix together your grated cheddar, softened cream cheese, and diced serrano pepper. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, give it a good stir, and set it aside.
- Season the beyond meat: In a bigger bowl, add your Beyond Beef. Toss in Italian seasoning, parsley, cilantro, and minced garlic. Mix it all together with your hands—don’t be shy. Set aside.
- Heat your Skillet: Put your skillet on medium heat and let it get nice and warm.
- Form your patties: Take a medium handful of the Beyond Beef mixture and flatten it in your hand like you’re making a little dish. Add a spoonful of the cheesy mix in the center, then carefully close it up and press it into a patty shape.
- Cook ’em low and slow: ay the patties onto the skillet and cook them for about 6–7 minutes per side over medium-low heat. While those are cooking, you can toast your burger buns right on the skillet for a couple of minutes. I like to add mayo to the buns first so they don’t get too dry.
- Optional egg moment: If you want the ultimate burger moment, crack an egg right into the skillet and cook it to your liking. Over easy or sunny-side up is where it’s at for me. PLUS: It’ll increase your protein intake!
- Assemble the dream burger: Layer it all up: I go mayo on the bottom bun, ketchup on the top. Then the stuffed patty, egg, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles if you have them, and close it up with the top bun.
Make It Your Own
- No heat? Use a milder pepper like poblano or just skip it. For kiddos, just make a cream cheese and cheddar mixture and omit the heat.
- Vegan version? Swap cheddar and cream cheese for vegan alternatives, and skip the egg.
- Grill master? You can totally make these on the grill—just be gentle when flipping so the cheesy center doesn’t ooze out too soon. I did mine on our stovetop- worked great!
What to Serve With These Cheddar serrano Beyond meat Burgers
These pair so well with:
- Sweet potato fries or classic crinkle cuts
- A crunchy pickle slaw
- Roasted corn with lime and tajin
- Or just a cold Margarita (this one is my fav) and a quiet moment alone with your burger (no shame)
Recipe card
Cheddar Serrano Beyond Meat Burgers
Ingredients
- 1/2 package Beyond Beef plant-based meat
- 1/2 cup medium cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 bar cream cheese softened
- 1 serrano pepper diced (remove seeds if you want less heat)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried or fresh parsley
- 1/2 bunch chopped cilantro
- 2 eggs optional
- Salt + pepper to taste
- burger buns
- lettuce
- Sliced onion
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Make the cheesey center: In a small bowl, mix together your grated cheddar, softened cream cheese, and diced serrano pepper. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, give it a good stir, and set it aside.
- Season the beyond meat: In a bigger bowl, add your Beyond Beef. Toss in Italian seasoning, parsley, cilantro, and minced garlic. Mix it all together with your hands—don’t be shy. Set aside.
- Heat your Skillet: Put your skillet on medium heat and let it get nice and warm.
- Form your patties: Take a medium handful of the Beyond Beef mixture and flatten it in your hand like you’re making a little dish. Add a spoonful of the cheesy mix in the center, then carefully close it up and press it into a patty shape.
- Cook ’em low and slow: ay the patties onto the skillet and cook them for about 6–7 minutes per side over medium-low heat. While those are cooking, you can toast your burger buns right on the skillet for a couple of minutes. I like to add mayo to the buns first so they don’t get too dry.
- Optional egg moment: If you want the ultimate burger moment, crack an egg right into the skillet and cook it to your liking. Over easy or sunny-side up is where it’s at for me. PLUS: It’ll increase your protein intake!
- Assemble the dream burger: Layer it all up: I go mayo on the bottom bun, ketchup on the top. Then the stuffed patty, egg, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles if you have them, and close it up with the top bun.
Video
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FAQ
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! You can form the stuffed patties and store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking.
Are they spicy?
With the serrano pepper, they have a little kick—but removing the seeds makes them much more mild.
Can I freeze them?
You can freeze the patties after assembling (before cooking). Just wrap tightly and thaw before cooking.
Do I need the egg?
Totally optional—but highly recommended for the extra richness and wow factor.
Can I use a different plant-based meat?
Yep! Any ground-style plant-based meat should work. Just make sure it holds together well.
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