Ultimate Doritos Bacon Blast Burger with Jalapeño Queso Splash
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Jalapeño Queso
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute (this is your roux).
Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
Stir in cheddar cheese, jalapeño, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
Keep warm over low heat until ready to use.
2. Cook the Burgers
Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Form into 4 patties, slightly larger than your buns (they shrink while cooking).
Cook on a hot grill or skillet 3–4 minutes per side for medium, adding cheddar slices during the last minute to melt.
3. Assemble the Burgers
Spread a little chipotle mayo on the toasted bun bottoms.
Place the cheesy burger patties on top.
Add 2 slices of crispy bacon per burger.
Spoon a generous amount of jalapeño queso over the top.
Sprinkle with crushed Doritos for that signature crunch.
Add any extra toppings (lettuce, tomato, pickled jalapeños) and top with the bun.
🍽️ Tips & Twists
Extra Crunch: Double coat the inside of the bun with crushed Doritos before stacking the burger.
Heat Level: Use Pepper Jack cheese instead of cheddar for an even spicier kick.
Over-the-Top Move: Drizzle more queso over the finished burger right before serving — messy but worth it!
Would you like me to turn this into a game-day party platter version (mini sliders with queso dipping station + Doritos on the side)? That would be epic for sharing.
