Zesty Chipotle Cheddar Burgers Recipes

TURKEY-CHEDDAR-CHIPOTLE BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix turkey, chiles, cheese pieces and salt. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
• Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 13 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F. Top each burger with 1 slice cheese. Cover grill; cook about 30 seconds longer or until cheese begins to melt.
• On bun bottoms, place lettuce and burgers; top each with 1 tablespoon salsa. Cover with bun top.

CHEDDAR BURGERS WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS AND CHIPOTLE KETCHUP

Steps:

• For onions:
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat): Arrange onion rounds on baking sheet. Brush with oil; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt and pepper. Transfer onion rounds (still intact) to grill rack; close cover. Cook until grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side. Reduce heat or move onions to cooler part of grill. Close cover; cook until onions are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Toss with vinegar. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; chill.
• For chipotle ketchup:
• Mix ketchup, chiles, adobo sauce, and 2 teaspoons vinegar in small bowl. Season with salt and more vinegar, if desired. do a h e a d Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
• For burgers:
• Shape beef into six 1/2-inch thick patties. Sprinkle patties on both sides with coarse salt and pepper. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place burgers on grill. Close cover; cook burgers until bottoms start to darken and juices rise to surface, about 3 minutes. Turn burgers; cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes longer for medium-rare. Top with onions and cheese. Close cover; cook until cheese melts. Place muffin bottoms on plates; spread with ketchup. Top with burgers, tomatoes, if desired, spinach, and muffin tops. Serve, passing remaining ketchup separately.
• *Dried, smoked jalapeños in a spicy tomato sauce called adobo; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.

SIZZLIN' CHIPOTLE CHEDDAR BURGER

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Mix meat, onions and half the chipotle peppers just until blended; shape into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. Stir remaining chipotle peppers into barbecue sauce. Brush half the barbecue sauce mixture evenly onto cut sides of buns.
• Grill patties 8 min.; turn. Brush with remaining barbecue sauce. Grill 4 min. or until burgers are done (160ºF). Top burgers with cheese and place buns, cut sides down, on grill grate; grill 1 min. or until cheese is melted and buns are lightly toasted.
• Fill buns with lettuce, tomatoes and cheeseburgers.

BACON & CHEDDAR CHIPOTLE BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients for meat together in a medium sized bowl. Allow to sit while preparing other items.
• Mix all ingredients for dressing. Place into refrigerator until ready to use.
• Slice tomatoes, onions & mushrooms.
• Melt butter under medium heat, add olive oil & syrah, saute mushrooms until cooked & slightly browned. Set aside.
• Cook bacon. I prefer to fry it but use whatever method you prefer. Set aside.
• Toast sour dough bread.
• Form meat into two large patties the same shape as your bread.
• Place patties on pre-heated grill & grill until moderately charred on the outside and medium or medium rare on the inside.
• When patties are almost done place cheese on patties. Cook until melted.
• Spread dressing on bread, to the thickness you prefer.
• Place patty on bread along with all toppings (mushrooms, bacon, tomatoes, & onions.
• Enjoy!