Smokin Hot Sassy Saucy Southern Burgers with Attitude

Get ready to turn up the heat with these Smokin’ Hot Sassy Saucy Southern Burgers with Attitude! Juicy patties made from a perfectly seasoned 80/20 ground beef blend are infused with smoky paprika, garlic, and a kick of cayenne for bold Southern flair. Topped with melty cheddar, spicy mayo, and a drizzle of tangy homemade barbecue sauce—complete with a hint of liquid smoke—these burgers pack a punch in every bite. Served on buttery toasted brioche buns and piled high with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, and zesty pickled jalapeños, they're the ultimate Southern comfort food experience. Perfect for BBQ nights or casual dinners, pair these beauties with classic sides like sweet potato fries or creamy coleslaw to complete the soul-satisfying feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 4 Cheddar cheese (slices)
• 4 Brioche burger buns
• 0.25 cups Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Hot sauce
• 0.25 cups Pickled jalapeños
• 4 Lettuce leaves
• 0.25 cups Sliced red onion
• 4 Tomato slices
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 0.5 cups Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 tsp Liquid smoke

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke to create the barbecue sauce. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and hot sauce to create the spicy mayo. Set aside.

Step 3

Preheat a grill or skillet to medium-high heat.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Gently mix until just combined. Do not overwork the meat.

Step 5

Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties, slightly larger than the burger buns.

Step 6

Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

Step 7

While the burgers cook, butter the brioche buns and toast them lightly on the grill or in a pan until golden brown.

Step 8

To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of spicy mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with a lettuce leaf, a burger patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, red onion, pickled jalapeños, and a drizzle of the homemade barbecue sauce. Top with the bun's upper half.

Step 9

Serve immediately with your favorite Southern sides like sweet potato fries or coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1574.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3963.6

Total Fat 275.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 111.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 846.3mg	0%
Sodium 6898.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 66.3g
Protein 170.0g	0%

Vitamin D 70.6IU	0%
Calcium 1162.4mg	0%
Iron 24.7mg	0%
Potassium 2676.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.7%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 20.1%