Chipotle Cheddar Crunchy Burger Recipe

Chipotle Cheddar Crunchy Burger Recipe

The Chipotle Cheddar Crunchy Burger is a delicious and satisfying burger that combines the smoky heat of chipotle with crispy bacon and cheddar cheese. Here’s a recipe for you to enjoy:

Ingredients:

For the Burger Patties:

• 5 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced (adjust to your preferred spice level)
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle pepper can)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Chipotle Mayo Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle pepper can)
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For Assembling:

• 4 hamburger buns
• 8 slices cooked bacon
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced tomato
• Sliced red onion
• Pickles (optional)

Instructions:

    Prepare the Chipotle Mayo Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix until you have a creamy chipotle mayo sauce.
3. Adjust the seasoning and spiciness to your liking.
4. Set the sauce aside.

    Prepare the Burger Patties:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix the ingredients until well combined.
3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.

    Cook the Burger Patties:

1. Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. If using a grill, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
3. Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness.

    Assemble the Chipotle Cheddar Crunchy Burgers:

1. While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
2. When the burger patties are almost done, add a slice of cheddar cheese to each patty and cover the grill to melt the cheese.
3. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
4. Add a cooked burger patty with melted cheddar cheese on the lettuce.
5. Top the patty with two slices of crispy bacon.
6. Add sliced tomato, sliced red onion, and pickles (if desired).
7. Spread a generous amount of chipotle mayo sauce on the inside of the top bun.

Serve and Enjoy:

Serve your Chipotle Cheddar Crunchy Burgers immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as sweet potato fries or coleslaw.

These burgers offer a perfect combination of smoky and spicy flavors from the chipotle, the richness of cheddar cheese, and the crunch of crispy bacon.

Customize them with your preferred condiments and enjoy the Chipotle Cheddar Crunchy Burger!