Best 7 Chipotle Cheeseburgers Recipes

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Craving a juicy, flavorful burger with a kick? Look no further than the chipotle cheeseburger—a delectable combination of savory beef, tangy chipotle, and gooey melted cheese. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a home cook looking to impress, this recipe guide will take you on a culinary journey to create the ultimate chipotle cheeseburger. From selecting the perfect burger patty and choosing the right cheese to crafting a homemade chipotle sauce that packs a punch, we've got you covered every step of the way. So, get ready to fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and prepare to indulge in a burger experience like no other!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHIPOTLE CHEESEBURGERS



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Heat up a casual meal with these zippy mozzarella burgers. You can substitute ground turkey for the beef and your favorite sliced cheese. -Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

CHIPOTLE CHEESEBURGERS



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Smoke the competition at your tailgate by adding TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce to your burger.

Provided by Tabasco

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     TABASCO® Brand

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds lean ground beef
3 tablespoons TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce, divided
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup mayonnaise
6 slices Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
6 hamburger buns
6 red onion slices
6 tomato slices
6 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, 2 tablespoons of the TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce and salt in a large bowl and mix well; shape into 6 patties.
  • Combine mayonnaise with remaining 1 tablespoon TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce and mix well; set aside.
  • Grill or broil hamburger patties to desired doneness; place cheese slices on burgers and continue cooking just until cheese melts.
  • Spread mayonnaise on buns and top each with lettuce, burger, tomato and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 37.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 1143.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHIPOTLE CHEESEBURGERS



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds lean ground beef
3 tablespoons TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce, divided
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup mayonnaise
6 slices Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
6 hamburger buns
6 red onion slices
6 tomato slices
6 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, 2 tablespoons of the TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce and salt in a large bowl and mix well; shape into 6 patties. Combine mayonnaise with remaining 1 tablespoon TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce and mix well; set aside. Grill or broil hamburger patties to desired doneness; place cheese slices on burgers and continue cooking just until cheese melts. Spread mayonnaise on buns and top each with lettuce, burger, tomato and onion.

CHIPOTLE PORK CHEESEBURGERS



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Unless you're shopping for "meatloaf mix," it's easy to overlook ground pork. Smoky pork burgers topped with melted Muenster and creamy avocado will broaden your horizons. Don't skip the sliced tomatillo-its crisp tartness really perks things up.

Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Cheese     Pork     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Avocado     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Chile Pepper     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground pork (not lean)
2 teaspoons minced chipotle in adobo plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
2 garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press
4 slices Muenster cheese
4 hamburger buns, toasted
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large tomatillo (1/4 pound), husked and rinsed, then sliced
1/2 small avocado, sliced
1/2 cup cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium heat; see Grilling Procedure .
  • Gently mix pork, chipotle, garlic, and a scant teaspoon salt until just combined. Form into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
  • Oil grill rack, then grill patties, covered, 4 minutes.
  • Flip patties and top with a slice of cheese. Grill, covered, until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Spread buns with mayonnaise and assemble burgers with tomatillo, avocado, and cilantro.

TEX-MEX BACON CHEESEBURGERS WITH CHIPOTLE KETCHUP



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Categories     Beef     Cheese     Pepper     Bacon

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 21

Chipotle Ketchup:
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons chipotle in adobo paste, pureed
2 tablespoons cider or wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Burgers:
12 slices bacon, 4 slices fine chop
A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 small onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1/2 tablespoon cumin, half a scant palmful
½ tablespoon ground coriander, half a palmful
1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika, a scant palmful
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
4 slices smoked cheddar or sharp cheddar
4 slices Pepper Jack cheese
4 crusty burger rolls, split and toasted
Lettuce and red onions

Steps:

  • Place ketchup ingredients in small pot and simmer 20 minutes over low heat to thicken. Bake 8 slices of bacon on slotted pan to crisp in hot oven at 375. Heat a drizzle of EVOO in skillet, add bacon and crisp then remove to paper towel lined plate to drain, leave 2 tablespoons drippings in pan. Cook onions, jalapenos and garlic in pan and cook to soften 7-8 minutes, cool. Place meat in bowl, add bacon, cooled onions and jalapenos, cumin, coriander, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Form 4 patties and cook in skillet over medium high heat 8-12 minutes turning once for medium to well done. Melt cheeses over top last minute or 2 - 1 slice of each. Place burgers on buns, top with bacon, lettuce, onions, chipotle ketchup.

CHIPOTLE CHEESEBURGERS FOR TWO



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Heat up a casual meal with these zippy mozzarella burgers. You can substitute ground turkey for the beef and your favorite sliced cheese. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CAL-A-VIE TURKEY CHEESEBURGERS WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE



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Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Leafy Green     Onion     turkey     Vegetable     Healthy

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 egg, or 2 egg whites
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
wheat germ (optional)
2 tablespoons Chipotle Mayonnaise
4 Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Buns
4 slices mozzarella cheese
lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the ground turkey, shallot, scallions, garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, tarragon, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Add wheat germ if needed to bind the mixture. Shape into 4 patties. Grill the patties until cooked through.
  • 2. Spread the Chipotle Mayonnaise on the and add 1 turkey patty and 1 slice of cheese to each burger. Garnish with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle.

Tips for Making the Best Chipotle Cheeseburgers:

- **Choose high-quality ground beef:** Opt for grass-fed or organic ground beef with a fat content of 80/20 for a juicy and flavorful burger. - **Use fresh ingredients:** Freshly grated cheese, chopped onions, and diced tomatoes deliver the best flavor and texture. - **Season the beef patties generously:** Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful burger patty. - **Cook the burgers to your desired doneness:** Use a meat thermometer to ensure the burgers are cooked to your liking. For medium-rare, cook to an internal temperature of 135°F; for medium, cook to 145°F; and for well-done, cook to 160°F. - **Toast the buns:** Toasting the buns adds a delightful crunch and helps them hold up better to the juicy burger and toppings. - **Use a flavorful cheese:** Choose a cheese that melts well and complements the spicy chipotle mayo, such as cheddar, pepper jack, or Monterey Jack. - **Make your own chipotle mayo:** Combine mayonnaise, adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers, lime juice, and cilantro for a creamy and spicy sauce. - **Assemble the burgers:** Layer the burger patty, cheese, bacon, onion, tomato, and lettuce on the toasted bun, and drizzle with chipotle mayo.

Conclusion:

Chipotle cheeseburgers are a delicious and satisfying meal that combines the flavors of smoky chipotle peppers, melted cheese, and juicy ground beef. By following the tips outlined above, you can create a mouthwatering chipotle cheeseburger that will surely be a hit at your next cookout or gathering. Whether you're a fan of spicy food or simply looking for a flavorful and unique burger recipe, the chipotle cheeseburger is sure to satisfy your cravings. So fire up your grill or heat up your skillet, and get ready to enjoy this tantalizing burger experience!

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