Savor the bold flavors of our STUFFED QUESO BURGER, a juicy patty filled with Juanita’s Hot & Spicy Nacho Cheese sauce and cream cheese. Made with ground beef, sausage, and spices, this burger is a crowd-pleaser. Topped with bacon, onions, and a zesty mayo and chili sauce, it’s perfect for weekend carne asada or anytime you crave a flavor-packed burger!

• 1/2 can (7.5 oz) Juanita’s Hot & Spicy Nacho Cheese Sauce
• 8 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces
• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1/2 lb ground sausage or chorizo
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 8 burger buns
• 16 strips of bacon
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies

STEP 1

Microwave cream cheese and Juanita’s Spicy Cheese sauce until just melted. Mix and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.

STEP 2

Mix ground beef, ground sausage or chorizo, and spices. Divide into 16 portions and shape into balls.

STEP 3

Cook bacon in a sauté pan and set aside. Use the bacon grease to sauté onions until translucent, then set aside.

STEP 4

Mix mayo, green chilies, and sautéed onions in a bowl. Shape cooled cheese mixture into eight balls. Make a divot in the center of eight meat balls and stuff with a cheese ball. Cover with another meat ball, forming a patty. Grill on medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Serve on burger buns topped with the onion mixture.

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