Bacon Ranch Cajun Baby Cheeseburgers For Zwt 9 Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with these mini Bacon Ranch Cajun Baby Cheeseburgers! This recipe, inspired by Picky-Palate.com, delivers a fiery kick with a creamy ranch finish. Customize your Cajun seasoning blend or use a store-bought mix for a quick and easy meal. Get ready for juicy, flavorful patties topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh arugula. Perfect for a fun family dinner or a satisfying weeknight treat! Prep time varies based on your Cajun seasoning choice.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 336.4 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon Ranch Cajun Baby Cheeseburgers For Zwt 9

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How to Make Bacon Ranch Cajun Baby Cheeseburgers For Zwt 9

  1. **Make the Cajun Seasoning:** In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix well.
  2. **Prepare the Burger Mixture:** In a large bowl, gently combine 1 lb ground beef, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (from step 1 or store-bought), 1 tbsp hot sauce (your choice!), and 2 cloves minced garlic. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  3. **Form the Patties:** Shape the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties (about 3 inches in diameter).
  4. **Cook the Patties:** Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
  5. **Melt the Cheese:** Place 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese) on top of each burger during the last minute of cooking.
  6. **Toast the Buns:** Once the cheese is melted, remove the burgers and set aside to keep warm. Place the burger buns, cut-side down, in the same skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. **Assemble the Burgers:** Spread 2 tbsp ranch dressing on the inside of each toasted bun. Layer the bottom bun with a handful of arugula, a cooked burger patty, a tomato slice, and a half-slice of cooked bacon.
  8. **Serve Immediately:** Close with the top bun and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

28g

Carbs

7g