Pimento Cheese Burgers
Juicy beef burgers topped with homemade pimento cheese - a Southern twist on a classic.
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
15m
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Nutrition Per Serving
fat
45
carbs
28
fiber
2
protein
42
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Ingredients
Shop- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 jar (4 oz) diced pimentos, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Lettuce, tomato, and pickles for topping
Instructions
Mix cheddar, cream cheese, mayo, pimentos, and cayenne for pimento cheese.
Divide ground beef into 4 portions and form into patties.
Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Grill or pan-fry burgers over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes per side for medium.
During last minute of cooking, top each burger with generous amount of pimento cheese.
Cover to melt cheese.
Serve on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
Chef's Comfy Tip
Make the pimento cheese ahead - the flavors get even better after sitting in the fridge overnight.
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