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Spicy Queso Burgers

Queso is Ladd's favorite burger topping.

By Ree DrummondPublished: May 26, 2025
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the pioneer woman spicy queso burger
Ryan Liebe
Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins

Burgers and queso are like water and air around here—we can’t live without them. So why not combine the two? Enter: spicy queso burgers. Ladd isn’t always big on burger toppings, but even he can’t resist a spoonful of this homemade queso. If you want to crank up the heat, try swapping in pepper jack queso, or experiment with pepperoni queso for a fun twist. The real magic, though, is in the patties—mixing smoky chorizo with ground beef takes these burgers to a new level. If you make extra queso (and trust me, you’ll want to), serve it on the side with crunchy potato chips for a meal that’s guaranteed to please a hungry crew!

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Ingredients

  • 4 oz.

    white processed cheese (such as Velveeta) or white American cheese, cubed

  • 4 oz.

    white cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

  • 1/4 cup

    half-and-half

  • 1/4 tsp.

    kosher salt

  • 1/4 tsp.

    black pepper

  • 1

    (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained

  • 1 lb.

    ground beef chuck (80% lean)

  • 14

    to 16 ounces fresh chorizo, casings removed

  • 4

    brioche hamburger buns, split and toasted

  • Lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, and pickled jalapeños, for topping

Directions

    1. Step 1Combine the processed cheese, cheddar, half-and-half, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the green chiles. Keep warm.
    2. Step 2Combine the beef and chorizo in a large bowl. Form the meat into four 3⁄4-inch-thick patties. 
    3. Step 3Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the patties, cover, and cook until well marked and the internal temperature reads 160˚F, 4 to 5 minutes per side .
    4. Step 4Spread each bun bottom with some of the queso. Add lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Place the burgers on top, then add more queso, pickled jalapeños, and the bun tops.
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