Cheddar BBQ Burgers

Hey, guys, it’s Taylor from Nerdy Foodie Mom! I’m guest posting for the lovely Arlene today and I have a super yummy recipe for you!

These Cheddar BBQ Burgers are one of my family’s favorites and I specifically use 2 pounds of beef because I know I’ll need that much to feed everyone when they ask for leftovers! This is toddler approved as well, so if you have a little burger lover, these work great for the whole family.

We do a lot of burgers around here because we’ve been getting awesome deals on ground beef lately, so I’ve been buying 3 lbs at a time. I use 2 lbs for burgers and the other 1lb for tacos or something else later on that week, so I’ve really been able to make it stretch since we are on a budget!

Adding BBQ to burgers can make them quite moist (and delicious!) but always make sure to put a thumbprint in the middle of the burgers before you cook them. This helps distribute everything evenly and they stay together a lot better this way, as they’re prone to falling apart from the moisture.

I’ve made these burgers with a few different types of cheeses and I definitely like the sharp cheddar the best, but feel free to experiment with different kinds of cheese.

I like to combine these burgers with a side of sweet potato fries to give it a good balance of sweet and spicy. I usually get Alexia Frozen Sweet Potato Fries and bake them as instructed, sprinkle a little cayenne on the top, and top them off with sea salt! They are my total guilty pleasure, so I pair them with burgers whenever I get the chance.

HOW TO MAKE CHEDDAR BBQ BURGERS

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1/4 c KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce (or Sweet Baby Ray’s, we love both, really)
1 1/2 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp Lawry’s seasoning salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sea salt
2/3 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
sliced cheddar cheese for the top (optional)

Directions

Mix all ingredients together, making sure to evenly coat all the ground beef with BBQ sauce and mixing the cheddar in evenly so each burger has a similar amount.
Create patties of your size preference. With 2 lbs, I can usually make 8-10 patties depending on how I size them.
Cook in a skillet at high heat until cooked to preferred level of doneness or throw on a grill until desired cook. We have done them both in a skillet and on the grill, and they turn out delicious either way!
Add toppings of your choice and serve on a potato bun with sweet potato fries for a complete meal!