Description
Get ready to elevate your backyard barbecue with these Smoked Cajun Burgers! Juicy and bursting with flavor, these gourmet burgers combine a unique blend of Cajun spices and creamy sauce that will leave your guests craving more. Made with lean ground chuck and topped with pepper jack cheese and caramelized onions, they offer a delicious twist on the classic burger. Perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings, these burgers are versatile and easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Try this mouthwatering recipe for an unforgettable cookout experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds ground chuck
- 10 ounces pepper jack cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sweet onions (chopped)
- Cajun seasoning mix
Instructions
- Make the Cajun sauce by mixing mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning in a bowl. Refrigerate until needed.
- Prepare the Cajun burger rub by combining garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and Tony’s seasoning in another bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chuck with pepper jack cheese cubes and Tony’s marinade. Form into patties and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Caramelize onions in butter over medium heat until golden brown.
- Smoke the patties at 250-275°F for about 30-40 minutes, adding cheese toward the end.
- Assemble the burgers on toasted buns with Cajun sauce and caramelized onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg