Jon's Andouille Sausage Burgers

Jon's Andouille Sausage Burgers are a delicious twist on a classic backyard BBQ favorite. This recipe features a combination of ground beef and flavorful andouille sausage, mixed with onion, garlic, and smoked paprika to create a bold and smoky flavor. These juicy burgers are perfect for grilling and can be served with a variety of toppings and sauces, such as buffalo sauce with blue cheese, or a creamy ranch sauce with pepperjack.

To make these burgers, simply mix the ground beef and andouille sausage with the seasonings and shape them into patties. Grill the burgers for a few minutes on each side, then top them with your favorite sauces and cheese. These burgers are a great option for summer cookouts, game day parties, or any time you're craving a flavorful and satisfying meal.

This recipe makes 4-6 burgers, depending on how large you make the patties. Be sure to grab all of the necessary ingredients, including hamburger buns, hot sauce, sour cream, and cheese, to make these burgers extra delicious.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb andouille sausage, casing removed
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Hamburger buns

• Buffalo Sauce: 1/2 cup hot sauce, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt to taste
• Ranch Sauce: 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt and black pepper to taste
• Cheese: Blue cheese, Pepper Jack cheese

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, andouille sausage, onion, bell pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. Shape the mixture into burger patties and grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
3. While the burgers are cooking, prepare the sauces and cheese combinations:
   • For the Buffalo Sauce: melt the butter, add hot sauce, honey, garlic powder, and salt, and stir. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes and add blue cheese.
   • For the Ranch Sauce: mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. To assemble the burgers, place a cooked andouille sausage patty on each bun, and top with one of the sauce and cheese combinations.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb andouille sausage
• Onion
• Garlic cloves
• Smoked paprika
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Hamburger buns
• Hot sauce (such as Tapatío)
• Unsalted butter
• Honey
• Sour cream
• Mayonnaise (such as Hellmann’s or Duke's)
• Blue cheese
• Pepper Jack cheese