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Smokin Hot Sassy Saucy Southern Burgers With Attitude Recipe

Unleash your inner foodie with this ridiculously delicious build-your-own burger recipe! The Sassy Saucepan Clan's signature creation, this burger is a flavor explosion: smoky, spicy, and refreshingly cool all at once. Juicy prime Angus patties meet perfectly toasted buns, layered with maple bacon, chipotle aioli, tangy chipotle BBQ sauce, creamy guacamole, and fresh toppings. Ten tantalizing combinations await – are you sassy enough to handle the heat? This recipe is perfect for burger lovers looking for a gourmet experience at home!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 1557.1 kcal
Protein 125g
Rating 4.3 (6 Reviews)
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How to Make Smokin Hot Sassy Saucy Southern Burgers With Attitude

  1. **Maple Bacon:** Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place 8 slices of bacon on a baking sheet, sprinkle with 1 tbsp maple sugar and a pinch of cracked black pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy. Keep warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
  2. **Onion Garnish:** Sauté 1 large onion, thinly sliced, in 2 tbsp butter until well-browned (about 10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
  3. **Chipotle Aioli:** In a food processor, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped), 1 clove garlic (minced), and 1 tbsp lime juice. Process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. **Chipotle BBQ Sauce:** In a food processor, combine 1 cup chipotle BBQ sauce and 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped). Process until creamy.
  5. **Guacamole:** Mash 2 ripe avocados with a fork. Add 1 tsp finely minced garlic, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper. Mash until smooth with some chunky bits remaining. Refrigerate until cool.
  6. **Burgers:** Season 4 (1/4 lb) prime Angus patties with sea salt and pepper. Grill to medium/medium-rare (about 4-5 minutes per side). Top each patty with 1 slice pepper jack cheese during the last minute of cooking. Keep warm.
  7. **Burger Assembly:** Lightly toast 4 large burger buns. Spread chipotle aioli on the bottom bun. Layer with tomato slices, lettuce leaves, sautéed onions, 2 bacon slices, burger patty with cheese, chipotle BBQ sauce, guacamole, and a cilantro sprig. Top with the other bun. Optionally, add chipotle aioli to the top bun.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

158 g

Sugar

108g

Fat

188g

Carbs

28g

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