Smoky Cheeseburger With Chipotle Mayo

• slices bacon, thick slices cooked until crispy and crumbled↗4
• lbs ground beef↗1 1⁄2
• ounces smoked cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)↗6
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• salt and pepper
• hamburger buns↗4
• tablespoons butter, melted↗2
• Optional Toppings
• lettuce↗
• tomatoes↗
• onion, slices↗
• pickle, slices↗
• Chipotle Mayo↗
• cup mayonnaise↗1⁄2
• chipotle pepper (from can)↗1 -2
• tablespoon adobo sauce1
• teaspoon sweet paprika↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   For mayo: mix mayo, peppers, adobo sauce and paprika in a bowl and whick well.

2. 2

   Preheat Grill to High.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl combine bacon, ground beef, cheddar cheese and garlic. Mix well.

4. 4

   Wet hands and shape mixture into 4 equal size patties. Place on a plate and refrigerate, covered, until ready to grill.

5. 5

   Season each patty on both sides with salt and pepper and place on grill. Close lid and grill for 4-6 minutes. When done, remove burgers to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.

6. 6

   Brush cut sides of hamburger buns with melted butter. Place bun, cut side down on grill surface and grill until toasted (1-2 minutes).

7. 7

   Serve burgers with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and a dollop of Chipotle Mayonnaise.