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Inferno Nacho Cheeseburger

Name: Inferno Nacho Cheeseburger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85/15) for burger patties; 4 slices pepper jack cheese; 1 cup nacho cheese sauce (jarred or homemade); 1 cup tortilla chips, roughly crushed; 1/2 cup pickled jalapeño slices, drained; 4 brioche buns, split; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 4 lettuce leaves; 4 thick tomato slices; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for buns; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; Optional: sour cream for serving

American bar-crawl fusion with a spicy nacho kick. Griddled patties, melty cheese, and crispy tortilla chips layered with jalapeños deliver bold, indulgent flavor using classic bar-menu vibes.

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Total time

35 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

1 rating

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Chef’s Pro Tips

Use a hot cast-iron pan for a crisp crust.
Chill patties 10 minutes before cooking to keep them juicy.
Adjust jalapeño heat by removing seeds for milder spice.
Layer nacho chips at the end to maintain crunch.

Serving Suggestions

Pair with cold beer or sparkling lime soda and a side of pickled vegetables.

Storage Instructions

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days; reheat patties and assemble fresh for best texture.

Nutrition

Estimated, per serving

calories: 640kcal
protein: 31g
Carbs: 45g
fat: 34g

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