Chipotle Cheddar Champion Burger Recipe

Chipotle Cheddar Champion Burger Recipe

The “Chipotle Cheddar Champion Burger” is a bold and flavorful burger that combines the smoky heat of chipotle peppers with the creamy richness of cheddar cheese. Here’s how to make this delicious burger:

Ingredients:

For the Burger Patties:

• 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Chipotle Cheddar Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to your spice preference), minced
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle pepper can
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For Assembling:

• 4 hamburger buns
• Sliced cheddar cheese
• Sliced red onion
• Sliced pickles
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced tomatoes
• Avocado slices (optional)
• Mayonnaise or your preferred burger sauce

Instructions:

    Prepare the Chipotle Cheddar Sauce:

1. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice.
2. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
4. Shape and Cook the Burger Patties:
5. Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
6. Season both sides of the patties with salt and black pepper.
7. Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
8. Grill or cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
9. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the grill or skillet to melt the cheese.

    Assemble the Chipotle Cheddar Champion Burger:

1. While the patties are cooking, prepare the other ingredients.
2. Slice the hamburger buns in half and lightly toast them on the grill or in a toaster until lightly browned.
3. Spread a dollop of chipotle cheddar sauce on the bottom bun.
4. Place a lettuce leaf on top of the sauce.
5. Add a cooked burger patty with melted cheddar cheese on the bun.
6. Layer sliced red onion, pickles, and tomato slices on top of the patty.
7. Optionally, add avocado slices for creaminess.
8. Spread more chipotle cheddar sauce on the top bun.
9. Finish with the top bun.

    Serve and Enjoy:

Serve your Chipotle Cheddar Champion Burgers immediately while they are hot and bursting with smoky chipotle and cheddar cheese flavors.

These burgers are perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat and smokiness in their burgers.

Customize your toppings and condiments to suit your taste, and savor your Chipotle Cheddar Champion Burger!