Best Spicy Cheeseburgers Recipes

SPICY CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into nine patties. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Top with cheese. Grill 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato if desired.

BROCCOLI CHEESEBURGERS WITH SPICY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Spritz sweet potato wedges with cooking spray until lightly coated. Sprinkle with seasoning mix; toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Bake, turning wedges halfway through cooking, until tender and lightly spotted, 30-35 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot; cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli; cook just until it turns bright green, about 3 minutes longer., Transfer broccoli mixture to a food processor. Add egg and beans; pulse until ingredients are blended but not pureed. Pour broccoli mixture into a large bowl. Add quinoa and cheddar cheese; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add burger patties to skillet; cook until golden and heated through, about 3 minutes on each side., Serve burgers immediately on whole wheat buns with sweet potato wedges. If desired, add optional toppings.

BACON CHEESEBURGERS WITH SPICY MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, turning, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; break each slice in half.
• Meanwhile, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined. Form the mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Press your thumb into the center of each patty to make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation.
• Combine the mayonnaise, Sriracha and ketchup in a bowl. Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Grill the patties until marked and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side; top each with a slice of cheese during the last minute of cooking and cover to melt.
• Toast the buns cut-side down on the grill. Serve the patties on the buns; top with the spicy mayonnaise, bacon and lettuce.

HOT 'N SPICY CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beef, peppers& cumin.
• Shape the beef into 1-inch thick patties.
• On the grill rack, place the patties over medium hot coals.
• Grill, uncovered until done (approx. 10 min on first side for a medium and 12 minutes for a well-done).
• Flip burgers and brush often with the BBQ sauce.
• The last minute of grilling place a cheese slice on each burger; heat until melted.
• Serve on the toasted buns.
• These can also be broiled in the oven.