This month, the fireworks are not only in the sky, they also are on your plate – in the form of a burger. But not your average burger. 

This epic masterpiece is filled with Doritos, stuffed with pepper jack, coated in Doritos and topped with salsa, creamy nacho cheese and jalapeños. Amazing, I know.

There’s no better time than now to step up your burger game and undoubtedly wow your guests. 

I’m telling you, your neighbor Steve and Janet from accounting will be raving about your Doritos Nacho Burgers for weeks.

This creation starts with crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos, an egg, Worcestershire and seasonings being gently mixed into ground beef. The mixture is divided into eight patties, and four are topped with pepper jack, followed by the remaining patties, and then pinched around the edges to seal in the cheese.

Before being thrown on the grill, they get a coating of crushed Doritos, which add a whole other-level flavor and texture to the burger. And I’ll warn you: The burgers are not only huge on flavor, but also in size.

So you’re welcome to make smaller portions for your patties if you’re not into competition-sized eating. You know, where if you finish the meal, you get your name on the wall.

But after a bite into the soft, toasted bun that gives way to the zesty blend of toppings before your teeth crunch into that distinct, crisp Doritos crust, unveiling a moist and flavorful patty with a molten pepper jack center – you’ll want every bite you can get.

What’s fun is you can choose your Doritos flavor and swap the cheese and toppings to create a whole new burger. See, it’s all about celebrating your freedom here.

Like Cool Ranch Doritos. It’d pair great with blue cheese and a topping of buffalo sauce and bacon. I bet a chicken patty would be awesome for this!

Or add more heat to this recipe by using Spicy Nacho or Flamin’ Hot. Sweet Chili Doritos would make an awesome teriyaki burger. Stuffed with Swiss cheese and topped with a grilled pineapple slice – yes, please.

So fire up that grill, grab your Doritos – and enjoy!

DORITOS NACHO BURGER

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

2 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, finely crushed, divided

1 egg

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

3 ounces pepper jack cheese, cut into 4 slices

Olive oil, for cooking

4 hamburger buns, split 

Desired toppings and condiments, such as, salsa, nacho cheese, jalapeños, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, sliced onions, mayo, mustard, ketchup 

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, gently break apart the meat. Add in 1 1/2 cup of the crushed chips, egg, Worcestershire, and seasonings. Gently mix with your hands; avoid overworking. 

Shape the beef mixture into 8 equal 1/2-inch-thick patties. Divide the pepper jack slices evenly onto the centers of four of the patties. Top with the remaining four patties and pinch and smooth edges to seal. Place remaining crushed chips in a shallow bowl and evenly coat the four sealed patties. 

Cook in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil, or grill over medium-high heat, turning once until desired degree of doneness is achieved. And don’t press on the burgers while they’re cooking or you’ll squeeze the cheese out. 

Serve hamburgers on toasted buns and finish with nacho cheese, jalapeños, and salsa, or desired condiments and toppings. 

Adapted from tastemade.com