Smoky Cheeseburger With Chipotle Mayo

Submitted by Good Vibe Goddess

"Recipe by Steven Raichlen. Grill instructions are for a contact style indoor grill- like a George Foreman."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, thick slices cooked until crispy and crumbled
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 6 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• salt and pepper
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• Optional Toppings

• lettuce
• tomatoes
• onion, slices
• pickle, slices

• Chipotle Mayo

• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 -2 chipotle pepper (from can)
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sweet paprika

directions

1. For mayo: mix mayo, peppers, adobo sauce and paprika in a bowl and whick well.
2. Preheat Grill to High.
3. In a mixing bowl combine bacon, ground beef, cheddar cheese and garlic. Mix well.
4. Wet hands and shape mixture into 4 equal size patties. Place on a plate and refrigerate, covered, until ready to grill.
5. Season each patty on both sides with salt and pepper and place on grill. Close lid and grill for 4-6 minutes. When done, remove burgers to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.
6. Brush cut sides of hamburger buns with melted butter. Place bun, cut side down on grill surface and grill until toasted (1-2 minutes).
7. Serve burgers with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and a dollop of Chipotle Mayonnaise.