Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburgers

That’s it. I’m done. There’s absolutely no need for me to ever make any other hamburger patties besides the ones on these Tex-Mex bacon cheeseburgers. Sure, the cheese sauce is amazing (it’s actually a bit beyond amazing, and would also be fantastic on hot dogs), but the patties are the star of the show. Any burger patty I make in the future will be just like these. Tender, juicy, smoky, and incredibly tasty. With a bit of a kick. Tremendous. And not meatloaf-y, either. You know the kind of burgers I’m talking about. They’re more like meatloaf than burger. Don’t worry, these do not cross the line into meatloaf-ness.

Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburgers

Grating onions can take a bit of time, but it’s well worth the effort on these Tex-Mex bacon cheeseburgers. Although you can sort of duplicate the texture by pureeing the onions in a blender, I’ve found it’s best to get out a box grater, grab an onion, and just get to work.

I like to use a burger press when I make burgers. It, in combination with some patty papers, enables me to crank out a whole bunch of equally-sized burger patties in no time at all with little cleanup.

Also try my Tex-Mex corn chip chili.

Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburgers
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Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburgers

That’s it. I’m done. There’s absolutely no need for me to ever make any other hamburger patties besides the ones on these Tex-Mex bacon cheeseburgers.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, burgers, cheese, southwestern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 996kcal

Ingredients

For the patties

For the cheese sauce

For the burgers

  • 4 burger buns
  • Garnishes as desired onion, tomato, jalapeno, etc

Instructions

For the patties

  • Fire up your grill.
  • Chop 4 pieces of the bacon and place in a large bowl.
  • Add the beef, onion, garlic, chipotles, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix well and divide into 4 equally sized portions, then form into patties.
  • Transfer to the grill and cook as desired.

For the cheese sauce

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the flour and continue whisking while cooking for 1 minute.
  • Continue whisking while slowly adding the milk. Cook until warmed but not simmering, whisking often.
  • Stir in the cheese until melted.
  • Add the tomatoes, stir, and cook until warm. Reduce heat to low until ready to use.

Finally assembly

  • Top each bun bottom with two slices of the bacon.
  • Add patties and plenty of cheese sauce.
  • Add desired garnishes.
  • Serve.
  • Devour.

Nutrition

Calories: 996kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 1197mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1190IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 488mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Mount Vesuvius Burger

The Mount Vesuvius burger was available at Red Robin for a limited time years ago. It was ‘invented’ by a 12-year old. At 12 I was not inventing crazy-good burgers, or even horribly-bad burgers. Hat’s off to the young man that came up with this great burger, which combines the tang of blue cheese, the smoky flavors of bacon and provolone, and the serious kick of a spicy sauce.

Mount Vesuvius Burger

As I’ve said before, the sign of a good burger is just how messy it is when you eat it. Well, you don’t have to look at this burger for too long to realize just how good (er…. messy) it is going to be when you bite into it.

Want a cool variation to this already great Mount Vesuvius burger? Add some French fried onions for a great crunch.

Also try blue cheese burgers with caramelized onions.

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Mount Vesuvius Burger

Hat’s off to the young man that came up with this great burger, which combines the tang of blue cheese, the smoky flavors of bacon and provolone, and the serious kick of a spicy sauce.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 506kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the burgers

  • 4 patties beef burger 4 ounces each
  • 2 hamburger buns
  • 4 strips bacon cooked
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • blue cheese crumbled, or substitute Gorgonzola

For the lava sauce

Instructions

For the burgers

  • Cook patties as desired. Toast buns if desired.
  • Assemble burgers by first slathering the bottom buns with the sauce.
  • Add a burger, a slice of provolone and the bacon.
  • Add the other patty and the remaining provolone cheese.
  • Add more sauce and the cheese crumbles. Add the bun top and serve with plenty of napkins.

For the lava sauce

  • Combine all ingredients. Heat in a small saucepan if you wish to serve the sauce warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 2011mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 603IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 381mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Ultimate Sriracha Burger

Sriracha hot sauce finds its way into a lot of our dishes. Not because we like super-hot foods, but because we like a little spice in them. This ultimate Sriracha burger is a great example. Great grilled (I used my Weber grill) burgers with Sriracha mixed in with every bite. A little Sriracha in the beef, and a little more in a cool, creamy Ranch sauce that tops the entire burger off. Cool tomatoes and crunchy onions, a little lettuce, and some smoky bacon top off what is one of best burgers you can make.

Ultimate Sriracha Burger

These ultimate Sriracha burgers were a huge hit. I expect to be making them often. They were certainly full of great spicy flavor. Just like my taco burgers, which you’ll also love.

I like to use a burger press when I make burgers. It, in combination with some patty papers, enables me to crank out a whole bunch of equally-sized burger patties in no time at all with little cleanup.

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Ultimate Sriracha Burger

This ultimate Sriracha burger is a great example. Great grilled burgers with Sriracha mixed in with every bite.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 751kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the chuck in large bowl.
  • Add the soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of the Sriracha, and the black pepper.
  • Mix the ingredients, but do not over mix.
  • Form into 6 4 ounce patties. Grill as desired.
  • Combine remaining Sriracha and the Ranch dressing.
  • Slather dressing on insides of the buns.
  • Add the cooked patties.
  • Add bacon, onion, cheese, tomato and lettuce

Nutrition

Calories: 751kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1504mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Bourbon Street Burger

Bourbon Street sauce has quickly become the go-to sauce in our house. It’s a very easy sauce to make, using ingredients I always have on hand. I put it on a lot of dishes, like this outstanding Bourbon Street burger.

Bourbon Street Burger

Every bite of this monster Bourbon Street burger is exploding with flavor. It’s a messy burger, which is a sure sign that it’s good (the same rule applies to sandwiches, I think). The sauce will drip. The cheese will drip. And the drippings? Oh yes, very tasty indeed!

I use Weber’s burger presses to make my burger and slider patties. They really make making burgers a much quicker task. It also means I get consistent weight, shape, and thickness, which means I get patties that cook evenly, and each takes the same amount of time.

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Bourbon Street Burger

Every bite of this monster Bourbon Street burger is exploding with flavor. It’s a messy burger, which is a sure sign that it’s good.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 638kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Season patties with the Cajun seasoning.
  • Grill or cook the patties as desired.
  • Slather patties with Bourbon Street sauce. Don’t be shy with it.
  • Top patties with cheese.
  • Toast bun, if desired.
  • Assemble burger by adding lettuce, patties, tomato, and onion to the bun.
  • Serve with plenty of napkins.

Nutrition

Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 873mg | Potassium: 832mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 847IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 467mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Louisiana Burgers

These Louisiana burgers are absolutely incredible. They are the best burgers I’ve ever had. Wonderful grilled seasoned beef, kick’n pepper jack cheese, remoulade, crunchy red onion and my favorite, spicy homemade Tasso that just melts in your mouth. All on homemade buns.

Louisiana Burgers

Every bite is fully of fantastic flavor.

I could’ve used some Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce on these burgers, but I went with a bottle of Louisiana Fish Fry Product’s remoulade sauce instead. It has a nice zesty taste that is also great on po boy sandwiches. You can find it in your grocer’s southern foods section.

If you love big flavors, you’ll love these burgers. Also try my spicy bacon burgers.

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Louisiana Burgers

These Louisiana burgers are absolutely incredible. They are the best burgers I’ve ever had.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 725kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill.
  • Combine the spices and mix into the meat in a large bowl.
  • Form the meat into 4 patties.
  • Grill the burgers as desired.
  • Toast the buns.
  • Slather the buns with the remoulade sauce. Top with the burgers, Tasso, red onion, and cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 725kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 1719mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 436mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Hot Mess Cheeseburgers

These crazy-good Hot Mess Cheeseburgers remind me a bit of one our favorites, pimento cheeseburgers. This kicked-up version comes from Chris over at Nibble Me This, a fantastic blog to follow. I highly recommend you pay Chris a visit.

Hot Mess Cheeseburger

I used a mix of whatever cheeses I had on hand to make Hot Mess cheeseburgers. You don’t have to get picky. No matter what you use these burgers will turn out fantastic. Lots of cheese, and a little heat.

I recently discovered McClure’s pickles, and they are just fantastic. You see some of their pickle spears in the pic. The spicy varieties have a really nice heat to them. They taste fresh, and homemade. Oh, and you have to try their dill pickle relish. It is unlike that mass-produced relish. Once you’ve had it, you’ll never go back, that’s for sure.

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Hot Mess Cheeseburger

We used a mix of whatever cheeses we had on hand. You don’t have to get picky. No matter what you use these burgers will turn out fantastic. Lots of cheese, and a little heat.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 434kcal

Ingredients

For the burgers

For the cheese topping

  • 1 cup cheeses shredded. We used sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, and Mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon chives chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion minced
  • 2 tablespoons pimentos drained, chopped
  • hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for direct cooking.
  • Salt and pepper the beef and place the patties onto the grill.
  • Meanwhile, stir together all of the cheese mix ingredients.
  • Flip burgers once the first side has pretty grill marks.
  • When the patties are just about done (about 15 degrees below where you want them), top with the cheese mix. Remove patties once the meat is done and the cheese is all ooey gooey.
  • Toast buns as desired.
  • Serve burgers topped with tomato, lettuce, onion, ketchup, mayo and mustard with a cold pickle spear on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Hamburger Po Boy

This hamburger po boy is one of my favorite things to eat.  It’s a little on the messy side, which is always a good thing. I think sandwiches are meant to be messy. And they have to drip down yummy drippings that you can sop up with your bread, or better, fries.

Hamburger Po Boy

You can make this sandwich a little more like a po’boy by slathering the buns with some Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce from Chez John. That stuff is like gold.

I recently discovered Blue Plate mayonnaise, which I think is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Hamburger Po’Boy

This hamburger po boy is one of my favorite things to eat.  It’s a little on the messy side, which is always a good thing. I think sandwiches are meant to be messy. And they have to drip down yummy drippings that you can sop up with your bread, or better, fries.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 735kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly toast the bread and set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef and drain.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, relish, mustard and black pepper. Stir in the soup mix. Add to the ground beef along with the beef broth.
  • Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer until thickened.
  • Slather the bread with the comeback sauce or mayo (both are optional).
  • Spoon the mixture over the bread and top with the cheese, onion, lettuce and tomato and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 2032mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Cuban Burgers

Wow, these Cuban burgers were great. I put two things I love into one and I got … lots more love! You’ll need a panini press to flatten these, but it’s ok if you don’t have one. Instead, place the burgers (wrapped in foil) into a large heated skillet then place another, smaller, skillet on top. Weigh it down with a few unopened cans you have on hand to press it down a bit. Voila! Instant panini press!

Cuban Burgers

The easiest way to cook these Cuban burgers is on a Cuisinart Griddler. It is an absolute beast at making pressed sandwiches. It gets nice and hot, giving you that perfect crusty bread. It gets the cheese nice and perfectly melty. That’s what you’re after!

Also try my Dallas burgers.

This recipe is based on a recipe from Bobby Flay.

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Cuban Burgers

Wow, these Cuban burgers were great. I love Cuban sandwiches, and I love burgers, so put two things I love into one and you get … lots more love! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, Cuban
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 812kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Form meat into patties. Season well and grill until just barely done.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, roasted garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  • Slather bun sides with the mayonnaise mixture and add some Dijon.
  • Top buns with the cheese, burgers, more cheese, and some ham.
  • Add bun tops and place into preheated panini press. Press down and cook until the cheese melts

Nutrition

Calories: 812kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1251mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 396mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Apple Maple Turkey Burger

I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical making this apple maple turkey burger. Sure, I’ve had a few turkey burgers in my time, but I can’t remember any of them. None of them really wowed me to be honest. On the other hand, I can remember lots of the beef burgers I’ve had. A lot of them wowed me. I was pretty sure this wasn’t going to be a very memorable burger either. And I was wrong. Very wrong. I was wowed!

Apple Maple Turkey Burger

The apple sauce and maple syrup really make this apple maple turkey burger (inspired by a recipe from Sandra Lee) fantastic. It is moist and tender and oh so flavorful. It is topped with applewood-smoked  burger and a great sauce that I am going to use on regular beef burgers too.  So much so that I made these twice in two days.

I like to use a burger press when I make burgers. It, in combination with some patty papers, enables me to crank out a whole bunch of equally-sized burger patties in no time at all with little cleanup.

Also try my black bean Teriyaki burgers and my Buffalo turkey burgers with blue cheese slaw.

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Apple Maple Turkey Burger

I was pretty sure this wasn’t going to be a very memorable burger either. And I was wrong. Very wrong.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, turkey
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 688kcal

Ingredients

For the sauce

For the burger

Instructions

  • Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Take 4 of the pieces of bacon and place into a chopper or blender and process until all large pieces are ground.
  • Combine the ground bacon, turkey, applesauce, poultry seasoning, syrup, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to get it mixed well. Form into 4 equally sized patties.
  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • Brush one side of the patties with olive oil and place over direct heat. Brush tops with oil.
  • Grill until lightly charred. Flip and grill another 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove to indirect heat and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 170 F.
  • Lightly toast the buns.
  • Serve patties on toasted buns slathered with the sauce, topped with your favorite toppings and the remaining bacon slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1134mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Creamy Mushroom Burger

Thick, creamy mushroom burger goodness awaits you! Oh, and there’s the added bonus of a little crunch from some French fried onions too! Now, you could up and ‘cheat’ and just warm up some canned cream of mushroom soup and make these burgers, but believe me, making the creamy mushroom sauce is very easy, and it tastes soooo much better than anything you’d ever get out of a can.

Creamy Mushroom Burger

It’s almost like having a mushroom stroganoff on a bun. This delicious burger is another fantastic recipe from Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr, from the Food Network.

Also try my Cuban burgers.

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Creamy Mushroom Burger

Thick, creamy mushroom burger goodness awaits you! Oh, and there’s the added bonus of a little crunch from some French fried onions too! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, creamy, mushroom
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 725kcal

Ingredients

For the mushroom topping

For the burgers

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 slices cheddar smoked is best!
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 cup fried onions

Instructions

For the mushroom topping

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a saute pan.
  • Add the shallots, garlic and mushrooms until lightly golden, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add remaining oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
  • Whisk in the beef broth and onion powder. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue simmering until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in the cream cheese, Season with salt and pepper.

For the burgers

  • Form beef into patties. Season with salt and pepper and grill until done.
  • Top patties with cheese.
  • Lightly toast the buns.
  • Stir together the mustard and mayonnaise and slather it onto the bun halves.
  • Assemble burgers by topping buns with patties and a large spoonful of the mushroom topping. Sprinkle with fried onions and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 725kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.