Grill or skillet recipe

Cajun Burgers with Candied Jalapeño Slices

These Cajun burgers pair a seasoned beef patty with creamy sauce and candied jalapeño slices. Season the outside of each patty, cook every burger to 160°F as measured at the center with a food thermometer, then add the sweet-heat topping just before serving.

By Acadian KitchensPublished
Fully cooked Cajun cheeseburger topped with glossy jalapeño slices and served with fries
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
12 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Yield
4 burgers

Make the recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Ragin' Cajun y'ALL Purpose Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 burger buns
  • 4 slices cheddar or pepper jack cheese, optional
  • 1/3 cup drained Ragin' Cajun Candied Jalapeno Slices 12 oz
  • Lettuce, sliced tomato, or thinly sliced red onion, optional
  • Neutral cooking oil for the skillet, if needed

Method

How to make Cajun burgers

  1. Mix the mayonnaise and Dijon; refrigerate until serving.
  2. Divide beef into four portions and shape 3/4-inch patties with a center indentation.
  3. Season both sides with y'ALL Purpose.
  4. Heat a clean grill or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Cook, flip once, and continue until every center reaches 160°F; insert the thermometer from the side of a thin patty.
  6. Add cheese during the final minute if using.
  7. Toast buns if desired.
  8. Assemble with sauce, cooked patty, candied slices, and optional vegetables; serve promptly.
Food-safety note Cook ground-beef patties to 160°F at the center with a food thermometer. Keep raw beef separate from cooked food. Reverify USDA guidance and obtain Acadian food-safety approval before publication.

Ground-beef safety

  • Wash hands before and after handling raw ground beef.
  • Keep raw beef and its plate or utensils separate from cooked food.
  • Cook every patty to 160°F at the center; do not use color alone as the doneness test.
  • Insert a thermometer from the side of a thin patty so the sensing area reaches the center.

Serve with

Cajun fries and dipping sauce, grilled corn, coleslaw, potato salad, or a green salad. Set out extra candied slices so each person can choose the topping amount.

Store and reheat

The current draft advises refrigerating cooked patties within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F; using them within 3 to 4 days; and reheating to 165°F. These directions require Acadian food-safety approval before publication.

Common questions

Can I cook the burgers in a skillet?

Yes. Use a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and a little neutral oil if the pan needs it. Cook each patty to 160°F at the center.

Can I use ground turkey or chicken?

Yes, but the flavor and cook time change. Ground poultry must reach 165°F at the center as measured with a food thermometer.

How can I make the burger milder?

Use fewer candied slices and add lettuce, tomato, cheese, or more creamy sauce. Put extra slices on the table instead of adding them all during assembly.

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