Father’s Day is a great time to gather the whole family and enjoy a great backyard get-together. And a recipe with a fresh spin on the traditional cheeseburger is something the whole family will enjoy!
These delicious – and adorable – mini-cheeseburgers pull out all the stops for Dad with crisp-cooked bacon, homemade Cajun seasoning and a creamy, ranch dressing drizzle. Pair these burgers with your favorite sides and drinks and celebrate a great time!
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
Burgers
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Tabasco
- 2 slices pepper Jack cheese
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
- 8 mini hamburger buns or dinner rolls, split
- 1/4 c. prepared ranch dressing
- 16 arugula leaves or lettuce of choice
- 8 Roma tomato slices
- 4 crisp-cooked bacon slices
Directions
- Place all Cajun seasonings in a bowl and mix.
- Place beef, seasoning, hot sauce, and garlic in a large bowl and mix. Form the mixture into 8 equal-size patties.
- Pour oil into a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, place patties in a hot skillet and cook until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Quarter the two slices of cheese to make 8 slices and place a slice on top of each burger to melt.
- Place rolls, split side down, in the same skillet and cook until toasted, or about 1 minute.
- Spread the dressing onto the insides of the warm toasted rolls. Layer the bottom roll with the lettuce of your choice (arugula is our favorite!), a burger, a tomato slice and a bacon slice cut in half. Close with top roll.
- These burgers are tall – so be sure to place a pick in each to hold them together.
Makes 8 servings.
