Get ready to transform your burger game with a mouthwatering creation that combines the sweet, smoky, and creamy flavors you've been craving! These aren't your ordinary veggie burgers - they're a culinary adventure that will make meat-lovers and vegetarians alike stop and take notice. Imagine biting into a perfectly crispy patty packed with roasted sweet potatoes, melted cheddar, and a kick of chipotle, all crowned with a luxurious avocado ranch sauce that will make your taste buds dance with joy!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 burgers
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, roasted
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cloves roasted garlic
- 1 tbsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Wash sweet potatoes and pierce with a fork multiple times. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 45-50 minutes until tender and easily pierced with a knife.
- While sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare roasted garlic by cutting the top off a whole garlic head, drizzling with olive oil, wrapping in aluminum foil, and roasting in the oven alongside the sweet potatoes for 35-40 minutes until golden and soft.
- Once sweet potatoes are cooled, scoop out the flesh into a large mixing bowl. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the sweet potato and mash together thoroughly.
- Add breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper to the sweet potato mixture. Mix well until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, compressing them firmly to ensure they hold together. Place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake patties in the oven at 400°F (204°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are crispy and golden brown.
- For avocado ranch, mash ripe avocado in a bowl. Mix in Greek yogurt, lime juice, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve burger patties on your preferred bun, topping with avocado ranch sauce. Optional: add fresh lettuce, tomato, or additional cheese if desired.
Tips
- Roast your sweet potatoes and garlic thoroughly to develop deep, rich flavors. The longer roasting time allows natural sugars to caramelize.
- Make sure to compress your patties firmly when forming them to prevent crumbling during cooking.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- For extra crispiness, you can finish the burgers under the broiler for 1-2 minutes after baking.
- The avocado ranch sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, which actually helps the flavors meld together.
- Don't skip the lime juice in the ranch sauce - it adds brightness and prevents the avocado from browning.
- Experiment with different toppings like pickled jalapeños or crispy onions for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 40mg
