Smoked Cajun Burgers Cheese
Smoky Cajun spices, melting cheese, and caramelized onions bring bold flavor to these juicy burgers.
Preparation Time 25 min
Cooking Time 60 min
Overall Time 85 min
Created By: Lily Chen
Category: Main Dishes
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Cuisine Type: American
Output: 6 Serves
Dietary Options: ~
Ingredients
→ Cajun Sauce
- 01 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 02 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 03 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 04 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 05 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 06 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 07 1 teaspoon Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning
→ Cajun Burger Rub
- 08 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 09 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 10 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 11 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 12 2 teaspoons Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning
→ Burgers
- 13 3 pounds ground chuck
- 14 10 ounces pepper jack cheese, cubed (1/4 inch cubes)
- 15 1 bottle Tony’s Creole Style Burger Marinade
→ Caramelized Onions
- 16 2 sweet onions, chopped
- 17 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 18 1 tablespoon salt
→ For Assembly
- 19 Toasted buns
- 20 Colby Jack 3 Pepper Cheese
Steps
Step 01
Mix mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 02
Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning in a bowl.
Step 03
Mix ground chuck, pepper jack cheese cubes, and Tony’s Creole Style Burger Marinade in a large bowl. Form into 1/3-1/2 pound balls, press into 1/2-inch thick patties, place on parchment paper, and freeze for 20 minutes.
Step 04
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and salt, cook for 30-40 minutes until caramelized.
Step 05
Preheat smoker to 250-275°F with hickory wood chunks. Place patties on smoker and cook for 30-40 minutes. Add Colby Jack 3 Pepper Cheese on patties to melt. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove and rest for 6 minutes.
Step 06
Toast buns, spread Cajun sauce on the bottom bun, add a smoked patty, caramelized onions, and more sauce if desired. Finish with the top bun.
Required Tools
- Mixing bowls
- Skillet
- Smoker
- Parchment paper
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