Jul 17 2026
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Blackened Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Forty Thieves
Time30m
Serves4

Pepperjack cheese + cajun mayo + LTO

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Toppings

Cajun Mayo

Buns

Method

Prep Cajun Mayo

  1. 1

    Make Cajun Mayo

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning. Mix well until fully combined. Set aside.

Cook Bacon

  1. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon slices until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Prepare Burger Patties

  1. 3

    Form Patties

    In a large bowl, mix ground beef with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Form into 4 equal-sized patties.

Cook Burgers

  1. 4

    Cook the Patties

    In the same skillet used for bacon, cook burger patties over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.

Melt Cheese

  1. 5

    Add Cheese

    During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of pepperjack cheese on each patty and cover to melt.

Assemble Burgers

  1. 6

    Build the Burger

    Toast burger buns if desired. Spread a generous amount of Cajun mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Place lettuce, a burger patty with melted cheese, crispy bacon, tomato, and onion on top. Finish with the top half of the bun.

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