Cajun Cheeseburger Recipe
One half-pound flame broiled burger topped with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onions and our spicy mayo.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Burger Ingredients
Toppings
Spicy Mayo
Method
Burger Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each portion into a patty, about 1 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
- 3
Topping Assembly
- 4
Prepare the Buns
While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 5
Assemble the Burgers
On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer the lettuce leaves, followed by the cooked burger patty with melted cheese. Add the sliced tomato, pickles, and red onion on top.
Spicy Mayo Preparation
- 6
Mix the Spicy Mayo
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce, and garlic powder. Stir until well blended.
- 7
Finish the Assembly
Spread a generous amount of spicy mayo on the top half of each toasted bun before placing it on top of the assembled burger.
