It doesn’t get better than Cowboy Burgers! Loaded with cheese, bacon, avocado, onion rings, and spicy mayo! Best BBQ Cheeseburger out there!
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Loaded Cowboy Burgers with Spicy Mayo
Why have a plain ole’ burger when you could have a burger loaded up with delicious ingredients, like this Cowboy Burger?
You guys…these burgers…I’m in love! I’m almost speechless because these grilled Cowboy Burgers are so tasty. They are loaded up with flavor and absolutely perfect for BBQs.
I basically took all of my favorite ingredients (BBQ, cheese, avocado, spicy mayo, onion rings!) and threw them together to create this Loaded BBQ Burger recipe. It’s the best burger ever, exactly what we need to celebrate summer.
Everyone will thank you for cooking these incredible burgers, and (more importantly) your taste buds will thank you. Get to grillin’ so you can get to eatin’!
These BBQ Cowboy Burgers are loaded with all of the best ingredients for one drool-worthy burger recipe!
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Cowboy Burger Toppings
I’m not joking about the “loaded” part of this Loaded BBQ Burger.
- Onion ring? Check!
- Bacon? Check!
- Fresh avocado, tomato, and cheese? Check, check, and check!
- Spicy BBQ Mayo to top it all off? Oh yes!
This Cowboy Burger is so worth the calorie splurge! It’s one of my favorite burgers to make when I really just want to dig in and eat something unbelievably delicious.
This is not for health-conscious days. This burger is for major pig-out occasions, like game day and BBQs. Eat, get a little messy, and enjoy the flavors!
Quick Spicy Mayo
One of my favorite parts of this loaded cowboy burger is the deliciously spicy mayo! It’s the perfect condiment for this BBQ burger.
Regular mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard…no, those aren’t enough. We needed something with some extra amazing flavor to finish off this burger.
What’s in our spicy mayo?
- Homemade Mayonnaise
- BBQ Sauce
- Red Pepper Flakes
That’s it! Just three simple ingredients to make it, and all you have to do is mix everything together. It’s so good, you’ll want to start eating it on everything. Every burger, every sandwich, go crazy!
How to Make Cowboy Burgers with Spicy Mayo
These grilled Cowboy Burgers are super easy to make. You’re looking at maybe a half-hour tops to get them ready to eat.
That’s good news for days when you’re super hungry and the patience for intricate cooking is nowhere to be found.
How to make Cowboy Burgers:
- Start by making that spicy mayo (combine mayo, BBQ sauce, and red pepper flakes) and setting it aside until you need it.
- Place the burger patties on a hot grill, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. Check here for tips on making the best grilled burgers.
- Add a slice of cheese to each burger about 1 minute before taking them off the grill and let it melt.
- Now it’s time to assemble the burgers! Spread the spicy mayo over the burger buns, then layer up lettuce, tomato, burger patty, 2 slices of bacon, 2 slices of avocado, 2 onion rings, and finish it off with more BBQ mayo.
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Yuuuum. Are you drooling yet? These are some of the best burgers ever, filled with so much flavor and loaded with amazing ingredients. I know you’re going to love them!
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These grilled Cowboy Burgers are almost too good to be true! That spicy mayo mixed with the onion ring on top? So. Good.
This is definitely one of my all-time favorite burger recipes, but we’ve got plenty more ideas if you want to switch things up. I mean, try this recipe first because you’ll fall in love, but it’s nice to have other options too.
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Fire up the Grill!
Be sure to try these other favorite recipes on the grill this Summer!
- Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
- Grilled St. Louis Ribs
- Grilled Pork Chops
- Grilled Corn
- Bang Bang Shrimp
- Carne Asada Steak
- Grilled Nachos
If you’re looking for the perfect burger to throw together for your best BBQs this summer, look no further.
These Loaded Cowboy Burgers with Spicy BBQ Mayo have it all! Don’t forget the sweet potato chips, Air Fryer potato wedges, or bacon cheese fries for the perfect side.
Want more burger recipes to try?
- Oven Baked Burgers
- Stovetop Burgers
- Best Turkey Burger
- Caramelized Onion Swiss Burgers
- Pimento Cheeseburgers
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Loaded Cowboy Burgers with Spicy Mayo
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Ingredients
For the Spicy Mayo
- ¼ cup mayonnaise store-bought or homemade
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (see note)
For the Burgers
- 4 premium ground beef burgers prepared your favorite way or premade
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices leaf lettuce
- 4 slices tomato
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 8 slices avocado
- 8 onion rings
Instructions
- Combine the mayo, bbq sauce, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- Place burgers on a hot grill and grill each side for approximately 3-4 minutes, or until burgers are cooked through.4 premium ground beef burgers
- At the last minute, add your cheese and allow it to melt down over the burgers.4 slices cheddar cheese
- To assemble your burgers, spread some of the spicy bbq mayo on the inside of each bun. Top with lettuce, tomato, burger, 2 slices bacon, 2 slices avocado, 2 onion rings, and more BBQ Mayo.4 burger buns, 4 slices leaf lettuce, 4 slices tomato, 8 slices cooked bacon, 8 slices avocado, 8 onion rings
- Serve and enjoy!
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Check our burger temperature chart to cook your burgers to your preferred doneness.
Nutrition Information
Sounds very much like ‘top knot drugstore’ cowboy’s favorite dish.
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Thank you!! You guys are too good to me!
Now this is what I call a burger!
You are so sweet Thalia!
Oh wow do these look good!! I have been craving a good hamburger for a little while now, but now I have to have this one!!! My husband would go nuts over this! Pinned!
Thanks so much Malinda!
This looks amazing. Next time you come visit you are making these!
Wow, this is really a manly man recipe you have going on here. Can sink my teeth into these burgers. And gym teachers like me need that bacon and a few onions rings.
Manly recipes usually taste the best!! haha, thanks Tom!
These burgers look phenomenal, Bec. These are a must have next time we visit and let’s add some creamy peanut butter – YUM!!! Great photos!!
Thanks mom!! I totally almost put pb on them too. We will have to try that!