Spice up your cheese burger and make it healthier! The meatless burger patty was dipped in Salsa, topped with Pepper Jack cheese and Jalapeno Coins, and stuffed into two Cheesy Cauliflower breads. This Salsa Cheese Burger is loaded with delicious spicy flavors that will make you Salsa dance.
THE OVERVIEW
Let’s upgrade your cheeseburgers and spice it up just a little. We’re going to make your cheeseburger fancy, a bit gourmet-ish, yet healthier.
Then top your cheese burger with a splash of your favorite salsa. Don’t forget about the crunchy jalapeno coins. They’ll get your mouth jumping too.
THE SALSA CHEESE BURGER BREAKDOWN
- Cauliflower Bun – I used Trader Joe’s cauliflower pizza crust as a low carb replacement for hamburger buns. You can use any frozen cauliflower pizzas or make your own cauliflower crust.
- Meatless Burger – I used Beyond Meat Burger patty. There are alot of meatless burger patties nowadays. Choose the one you like the best!
- Salsa – Any salsa will do. It doesn’t have to be red. I used Sam’s Fresh Foods in Cantina Style because I had leftovers from a previous food blogger challege.
- Jalapeno Coins – These are homemade using cornstarch and seasonings.
- Pepperjack Cheese
- Red Onions, Spinach, and Cilantros – The fresher, the better! Get your veggies in Tootz!
HOW TO MAKE THE CAULIFLOWER BUNS
Use the directions on your cauliflower pizza crusts of choice. Unfortunately, my cauliflower pizza crust broke into several pieces as I was trying to flip it over. You might’ve seen that on my Instagram Stories!.
So I added some shredded cheeses and pop them back into the oven to let the cheese melt. I did this so the cauliflower crust could bind together.
This is part is totally optional. I wanted to have grill marks on my cauliflower buns so I gently fried it over my grill pan.
THE BURGER PATTY WITH SALSA
Preheat your pan over medium heat. Pour in your oil. Place two of the thawed meatless burger patties and cook them to 4 or 5 minutes on each side.
When the patties are half way cooked through, place about 1 tablespoon of your desired salsa. Flip over and repeat the same process. Set aside until to create the burger.
THE JALAPENO COINS
You will want to cut and deseed your jalapenos. One or two jalapenos are good for the burgers depending on how many you want in each burger.
Mix your seasonings together and place the jalapenos rings in the bowl.
Gently coat each jalapeno rings and remove the excess.
In a pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Place your coated jalapeno rings once the oil is hot. Fry the jalapenos for 2-3 minutes on each side or when its golden and crispy. Drain over a paper towel and set aside when you’re ready to build the cheese burger.
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Salsa Cheese Burger
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 10.6 oz Cauliflower Pizza Crust (I used Trader Joe's)
- 1 Meatless Patties
- 1 cup Mexican Blend Shredded Cheeses
- 4 tbsp Red Salsa
- 4 pieces Raw Red Onion rings, 2 rings per burger
- 2 slices Pepper Jack Cheese
- ½ cup Spinach
- Cilantro for garnish
- Oil for frying
Jalapeno Coins
- 1 whole Jalapeno, cut into rings
- 1 ½ tbsp Cornstarch or All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp #CONFIDENCE
Instructions
CAULIFLOWER BUN
- Use the directions on your cauliflower pizza crusts of choice.
- Add some shredded cheeses and pop them back into the oven to let the cheese melt for about 3 minutes at 400F. I did this so the cauliflower crust could bind together.
SALSA BURGER
- Preheat your pan over medium heat. Pour in your oil. Place two of the thawed meatless burger patties and cook them for 4 or 5 minutes on each side.
- When the patties are half way cooked through, place about 1 tablespoon of your desired salsa. Flip over and repeat the same process. Set aside until to create the burger.
JALAPENO COINS
- Cut and deseed your jalapenos.
- Mix cornstarch and seasonings together. Place the jalapenos rings in the bowl. Gently coat each jalapeno rings and remove the excess.
- In a pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Place your coated jalapeno rings once the oil is hot. Fry the jalapenos for 2-3 minutes on each side or when its golden and crispy. Drain over a paper towel and set aside when you’re ready to build the cheese burger.
BUILD THE SALSA CHEESE BURGER
- Grab 2 cooked cauliflower buns. Add a handful of spinachs and place the salsa burger on top. Next add the jalapeno coins then one slice of pepper jack cheese, 2 red onion rings, cilantros, and more salsa. Repeat the same process for the other cheese burger. Garnish with fresh cilantro and you're ready to serve!
Yum. This burger sounds delicious. I’ll share it with my son. We like the beyond meat burgers with hamburger seasoning(found in marinade isle). I couldn’t tell it wasn’t hamburger meat.
Oh sounds good! I need to check that out too!
I love this low carb burger looks really delicious. I can’t wait to try this a twist of salsa makes it more interesting.
Thanks! Enjoy this low carb burger with lots of salsa!
That burger sounds so delicious. I will have to make this burger for dinner.
Nice! Hope you enjoy the burger!
I’m low carb and this looks AMAZING!! I love cauliflower crusts but never thought about making a bun with them.
This will totally be your low carb burger!
I will def give this a try. It is so delicious and so easy to make!
The cauliflower bun has me intrigued! How delicious and what a great idea.
Wow! This is such a really amazing recipe! It looks absolutely delicious I love it!
That looks absolutely delicious and tasty! I would really love to try this recipe!
Thanks I hope you do!
I am NOT a salsa person, but the cauliflower crust as a bun – YES PLEASE! That I will surely be trying soon.
Same here! Surprisingly a lot of people don’t like salsa. I just made for the brand
What a fun way to switch up a traditional burger! I love the pizza crust as the bun idea.
Aww thanks! I appreciate that!
This sure does look amazing! I’ll have to give this a try. I never thought to try a burger like this. Yum!
Thanks! Yeah, I was finding alternative ways to use my cauli crust lol
This looks so amazing! I will have to try this out for dinner. Yum!
Thanks! Its delicious!