Spicy Chipotle Bacon Burgers with Crispy Potatoes and Pepita Salad

Get ready for a burger experience that packs a punch in every bite. These spicy chipotle bacon burgers combine smoky, sweet and savory elements for an unforgettable meal. The beef patties are seasoned with mustard seeds and fry seasoning, then topped with melty pepper jack cheese, juicy tomato and a smoky chipotle brown sugar bacon that adds a delightful crunch.

Alongside the burgers, we serve crispy roasted potatoes and a refreshing salad of mixed greens tossed with a zesty lime dressing and crunchy pepitas. It’s a complete, satisfying dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds.

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Ingredients

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce BaconView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Chipotle PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Pepper Jack CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Brioche BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Brown SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce Mixed GreensView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce PepitasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Mustard SeedsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Wash and cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch wedges or cubes. Toss with a drizzle of oil, salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway.
2. While potatoes roast, prepare the chipotle bacon. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and chipotle powder. Lay bacon strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle the mixture evenly over each strip. Bake for 10-12 minutes until caramelized and crispy. Let cool, then chop into pieces.
3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, mustard seeds, fry seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix gently and form into two patties, about 1/2-inch thick. Make a slight indent in the center of each patty to prevent puffing.
4. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness. In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with pepper jack cheese and cover to melt.
5. While patties cook, prepare the special sauce: mix mayonnaise and ketchup in a small bowl. Set aside. Slice the tomato into rounds. Thinly slice the red onion. Halve the lime.
6. Toast the brioche buns in the skillet or oven until lightly golden.
7. Assemble the burgers: spread special sauce on the bottom bun, add lettuce (optional), then the patty with cheese, tomato slices, red onion and chipotle bacon pieces. Top with the other bun half.
8. For the salad, toss mixed greens with a squeeze of lime juice, a drizzle of oil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle pepitas on top.
9. Serve burgers with crispy potatoes and the pepita salad on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cheese instead of pepper jack?

Yes, you can substitute with cheddar, Monterey Jack or provolone for a milder flavor.

How do I make the chipotle bacon less spicy?

Reduce the chipotle powder to 1/2 teaspoon or omit it entirely for a sweet brown sugar bacon.

Can I grill the burgers instead of pan-frying?

Absolutely! Preheat your grill to medium-high and cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side.