Smoky Chipotle Cheddar Burgers with Crispy Onions and Roasted Potato Wedges

These smoky chipotle cheddar burgers are the ultimate backyard cookout meal, made right in your own kitchen. Juicy beef patties are topped with melted cheddar cheese, a tangy chipotle mayo and crunchy fried onions, all nestled in a toasted brioche bun. The burgers are served alongside golden roasted potato wedges and tender asparagus for a complete, satisfying dinner.

The secret to the bold flavor is the homemade chipotle mayo, which adds a smoky kick that pairs perfectly with the sweet BBQ sauce. The potato wedges are seasoned with a special fry seasoning and roasted until crispy, making them ideal for dipping. This recipe is simple enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for company.

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Ingredients

0.5 cup Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 tablespoon BBQ SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Chipotle PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce AsparagusView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Brioche BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 tablespoon Onion PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve buns.
2. Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, Fry Seasoning, salt and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with chipotle powder to taste (start with a pinch, then taste and add more if desired). Season with salt and pepper.
4. In a medium bowl, combine beef and half the onion powder (all for 4 servings). Form into two patties (four patties for 4), each slightly wider than a burger bun. Season all over with salt and pepper.
5. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until browned and cooked to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side. In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with cheddar; cover pan to melt cheese.
6. Meanwhile, toast buns until golden. Spread bottom buns with as much BBQ sauce as you like. Spread top buns with chipotle mayo. Fill with patties and crispy fried onions. Divide burgers and potato wedges between plates. Serve with any remaining BBQ sauce on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can substitute cheddar with Monterey Jack, pepper jack or your favorite melting cheese.

Can I make the chipotle mayo ahead of time?

Absolutely! The chipotle mayo can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

What can I serve instead of potato wedges?

Feel free to swap the potato wedges for sweet potato fries, a side salad or coleslaw.