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    Home » Recipes » Burgers

    Salsa Cheese Burger with Cauliflower Pizza Crust

    October 17, 2021 by Janie | EATernally Yours 21 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    5 from 63 votes

    Indulge in a mouthwatering Salsa Cheese Burger using a cauliflower pizza crust as the base. This delicious meatless burger features a blend of Mexican shredded cheeses, zesty red salsa, crispy red onion rings, and spicy jalapeno coins. A fusion of flavors that’s perfect for vegetarians and burger lovers alike!

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    Welcome to a burger experience like no other! This Salsa Cheese Burger with Cauliflower Pizza Crust takes the classic burger to new heights by embracing a meatless patty and swapping out the traditional bun for a scrumptious cauliflower pizza crust.

    This fusion of flavors and textures creates a burger that’s not only delicious but also a healthier alternative. So, let’s dive into the recipe and craft a burger that’s bursting with Mexican-inspired ingredients, from zesty salsa to gooey cheese and more.

    Cantina Salsa Cheese Burger

    Then top your cheese burger with a splash of your favorite salsa.  Don’t forget about the crunchy jalapeno coins.  They’ll get your palates jumping too.

    INGREDIENTS BREAKDOWN

    Cantina Salsa Cheese Burger with Sams Fresh Cantina Salsa
    • 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.

    HOW TO Make Cauliflower Buns

    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

    How to make the salsa patty

    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

    HOW TO make the jalapeno coins 1

    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.  

    HOW TO make the jalapeno coins

    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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    Cantina Salsa Cheese Burger

    Salsa Cheese Burger with Cauliflower Pizza Crust

    Janie | EATernally Yours
    SIndulge in a mouthwatering Salsa Cheese Burger using a cauliflower pizza crust as the base. This delicious meatless burger features a blend of Mexican shredded cheeses, zesty red salsa, crispy red onion rings, and spicy jalapeno coins. A fusion of flavors that's perfect for vegetarians and burger lovers alike!
    5 from 63 votes
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    Course Burger, Lunch, Sandwich
    Cuisine American, Fusion
    Servings 2 Servings
    Calories 400 kcal

    Equipment

    GRILL PAN
    Baking Sheet
    Parchment Paper

    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
    • dash of #CONFIDENCE
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    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!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is an approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

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    1. IceCreamnStickyFingers

      July 09, 2022 at 12:51 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Janie Leigh

        July 09, 2022 at 10:06 am

        Oh sounds good! I need to check that out too!

        Reply
    2. Farrah Less

      July 08, 2022 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love this low carb burger looks really delicious. I can’t wait to try this a twist of salsa makes it more interesting.

      Reply
      • Janie Leigh

        July 08, 2022 at 11:10 pm

        Thanks! Enjoy this low carb burger with lots of salsa!

        Reply
    3. Tara Pittman

      July 08, 2022 at 11:13 am

      That burger sounds so delicious. I will have to make this burger for dinner.

      Reply
      • Janie Leigh

        July 08, 2022 at 11:09 pm

        Nice! Hope you enjoy the burger!

        Reply
    4. Tammy

      July 08, 2022 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      I’m low carb and this looks AMAZING!! I love cauliflower crusts but never thought about making a bun with them.

      Reply
      • Janie Leigh

        July 08, 2022 at 8:48 am

        This will totally be your low carb burger!

        Reply
    5. Gervin Khan

      July 08, 2022 at 7:11 am

      5 stars
      I will def give this a try. It is so delicious and so easy to make!

      Reply
    6. Terri Steffes

      July 08, 2022 at 3:44 am

      The cauliflower bun has me intrigued! How delicious and what a great idea.

      Reply
    7. Rose Ann Sales

      July 08, 2022 at 2:46 am

      Wow! This is such a really amazing recipe! It looks absolutely delicious I love it!

      Reply
    8. Richelle Milar

      July 08, 2022 at 2:45 am

      That looks absolutely delicious and tasty! I would really love to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Janie Leigh

        July 08, 2022 at 8:47 am

        Thanks I hope you do!

        Reply
    9. Beautiful Touches

      July 07, 2022 at 9:48 pm

      I am NOT a salsa person, but the cauliflower crust as a bun – YES PLEASE! That I will surely be trying soon.

      Reply
      • Janie Leigh

        July 07, 2022 at 10:31 pm

        Same here! Surprisingly a lot of people don’t like salsa. I just made for the brand

        Reply
    10. Monica Simpson

      July 07, 2022 at 8:57 pm

      What a fun way to switch up a traditional burger! I love the pizza crust as the bun idea.

      Reply
      • Janie Leigh

        July 07, 2022 at 9:03 pm

        Aww thanks! I appreciate that!

        Reply
    11. Kathy

      July 07, 2022 at 4:59 pm

      This sure does look amazing! I’ll have to give this a try. I never thought to try a burger like this. Yum!

      Reply
      • Janie Leigh

        July 07, 2022 at 5:36 pm

        Thanks! Yeah, I was finding alternative ways to use my cauli crust lol

        Reply
    12. Amber Myers

      July 07, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      This looks so amazing! I will have to try this out for dinner. Yum!

      Reply
      • Janie Leigh

        July 07, 2022 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks! Its delicious!

        Reply
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