Description
Smoked Cajun Burgers are a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their grilling game. These savory burgers combine juicy beef patties with a medley of bold Cajun spices and creamy sauces, resulting in a flavor explosion that will delight your taste buds at any gathering. The addition of smoked hickory enhances the richness, while customizable toppings let you personalize each burger to perfection. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a casual dinner, these burgers are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds ground chuck
- 10 ounces pepper jack cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Tony’s Lite Creole Seasoning
- 2 sweet onions (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Toasted buns
- Colby Jack 3 Pepper Cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Cajun sauce by mixing mayo, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Tony’s seasoning in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and Tony’s seasoning to create the Cajun rub.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chuck with cubed pepper jack cheese and Tony’s marinade. Form into patties and freeze for 20 minutes.
- For caramelized onions, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and salt; cook until golden brown.
- Preheat your smoker to 250-275°F using hickory wood chunks. Smoke patties for 30-40 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Assemble by spreading Cajun sauce on toasted buns and layering with the smoked patty, melted cheese, caramelized onions, and additional sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg