Cajun Burgers Recipe

Written by
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Derrick Riches
Updated 06/12/20
Cajun Burger

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  • Total: 20 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 1/4-pound burgers (4 servings)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
578 Calories
35g Fat
14g Carbs
49g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 1/4-pound burgers (4 servings)
Amount per serving
Calories 578
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 17g 86%
Cholesterol 213mg 71%
Sodium 2527mg 110%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Protein 49g
Calcium 486mg 37%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This burger recipe is filled with delicious flavor. Not only do the patties have a Cajun flare, but there is also a mild spiced barbecue sauce to accompany it.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  • 3 green onions (finely chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon ​Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon ​mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ​ Cajun seasoning
  • 4 slices Cheddar cheese

Steps to Make It

  1. Preheat grill for high heat. Mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, green onions, mustard, and 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning in a large bowl.

  2. Form mixture into 4 patties.

  3. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning into barbecue sauce.

  4. Lightly oil grill and cook patties for 5 minutes per side, or to the desired doneness. At the end of cooking, place cheese on patties and serve over burgers topped with seasoned barbecue sauce.

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