Atomic Chile Jack Cheeseburgers Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 2.Form the mixture into patties and grill or cook on a stovetop until cooked to your desired doneness.
• STEP 3.During the last few minutes of cooking, top each patty with a slice of pepper jack cheese to melt.
• STEP 4.Spread chipotle mayo on the bottom half of each bun.
• STEP 5.Place a cooked patty on top of the mayo, followed by lettuce and tomato slices.
• STEP 6.Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.

Cooking Tips

• For a spicier burger, add more cayenne pepper or use a spicier pepper jack cheese.
• To make the chipotle mayo, mix together mayonnaise and chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.
• If you don't have a grill, you can cook the burgers on a stovetop using a skillet or griddle.

Storage and Serving

• These burgers are best served immediately while the cheese is still melted and the buns are fresh.
• If you have leftovers, store the cooked patties and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• To reheat, warm the patties in a skillet or microwave and assemble the burgers with fresh toppings.