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Pimento Cheese Burger

The Pimento Cheese Burger is a southern-inspired delight, coupling a juicy beef patty with a creamy blend of aged cheddar cheese and diced pimentos. This savory combination offers a tantalizing flavor experience, perfect for burger enthusiasts seeking a unique and satisfying culinary treat.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Person
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 800
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the burgers:
  • 450 gm Ground Beef
  • 4 Piece Hamburger Buns
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ Cup Diced Pimentos (from a jar)
  • ¼ Teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon Onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional Toppings: Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced red onions
  • Pickles

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Grill or Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Mixing Utensils
  • Cheese Grater
  • Cutting Board and Knife:
  • Measuring cups and spoons:
  • Toaster or Grill Pan (Optional)
  • Food Processor or Blender (Optional)
  • Aluminum Foil: (Optional)

Method
 

  1. Prepare Ingredients:
    In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
    In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of diced pimentos, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste to make the pimento cheese spread.
  2. Preheat Grill or Skillet:
    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook Burger Patties:
    Place the burger patties on the preheated grill or skillet. Cook for about 5-7minutes on each side, or until the burgers are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  4. Toast Burger Buns:
    While the burger patties are cooking, you can optionally toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
  5. Assemble Burgers:
    Once the burger patties are cooked, place each patty on a toasted bun. Top each patty with a generous amount of the prepared pimento cheese spread.
  6. Add Toppings:
    Optionally, you can add lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, or pickles on top of the pimento cheese spread.
  7. Serve:
    Serve the Pimento Cheese Burgers hot and enjoy!