Go Back
+ servings
Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburgers
Print

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