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Cajun burger assembled with creamy mayo, melted cheese and vegetables.

Cajun Burgers Recipe

Give homemade burger night a spicy twist with these Cajun Burgers, filled with seasoned beef patties, Cajun mayo, cooked vegetables, and melted cheese.

Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 hours
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

Cajun Mayo

Buns

  • 50 ml – 3 tbsp warm milk
  • 7 g – 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 ½ tbsp sugar
  • 2 eggs – 1 for the dough and 1 for brushing the tops of the buns
  • 420 g – 3 ½ cups flour
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 35 g – 2 ½ tbsp softened butter
  • 240 ml – 1 cup lukewarm water
  • sesame seeds – optional

Vegetables

  • ½ tbsp butter
  • ½ cup sliced onion
  • 1 garlic clove – chopped
  • 1 green pepper – sliced
  • salt to taste

Beef Patties

  • 500 g – 1.1 lb beef mince
  • ¾ tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • salt – to taste

To Assemble

  • beef patties
  • Cajun mayo
  • vegetables
  • buns
  • Pepper Jack or your choice of cheese – sliced
  • butter – for cooking the patties
  • salt

Instructions

Make the Cajun Mayo

  1. Mix the mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning together until well combined. Set aside.

Make the Hamburger Buns

  1. Mix the water, milk, yeast, and sugar together. Set aside until the mixture becomes frothy.
  2. Beat one of the eggs. Add the flour, salt, and butter to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix for 2 minutes.

  3. Add the yeast mixture and beaten egg, then knead for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

    Note: The dough will be slightly sticky. Avoid adding too much flour, as this will make the buns tougher.

  4. Shape the dough into a ball, lightly spray it with oil, and return it to the mixer bowl. Cover with cling film and leave to rise for at least 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.
  5. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and gently shape them into balls. Arrange them on a tray lined with baking paper, leaving 5 to 7 cm – 2 to 3 inches between each bun. Loosely cover with cling film lightly coated with oil and leave to rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour.
  6. Beat the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the mixture over the tops of the buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C – 400°F, with the rack in the centre, for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Turn the tray halfway through baking to ensure the buns cook evenly.

Prepare the Vegetables

  1. Melt the butter in a frying pan. Add the garlic and onions and cook until translucent, then add the sliced green pepper and continue cooking until softened.
  2. Season with salt and set aside.

Make the Beef Patties

  1. Add the mince, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and salt to a bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, shape into patties, and set aside.

Cook and Assemble the Burgers

  1. Cut the buns in half and lightly toast them. Set aside.
  2. Melt some butter in a frying pan and cook the beef patties to your liking. Top each patty with a slice of cheese, then remove from the pan and loosely cover with aluminium foil to keep warm.
  3. Spread the Cajun Mayo over both halves of each toasted bun. Place a cheese-topped beef patty on the bottom half and top with the cooked vegetables.
  4. Serve immediately with chips or fries.

Recipe Notes

The bun recipe makes 8 buns. Freeze any extras in a freezer-safe bag, then thaw them whenever you’re ready to make more burgers.