Pimento Cheese Burger
Pimento cheese is a scrumptious, tangy, delightful spread that's delicious as an appetizer...but even more amazing when used as a burger topping! This recipe can be customized as you like, but whatever you do...don't be skimpy with the pimento cheese!
Ingredients
For the Pimento Cheese
- 8 oz Cream cheese softened
- 1¾ cup Sharp cheddar cheese finely grated
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 1½ tbsp Chives chopped
- 4 oz Pimentos finely chopped
- ½ tsp Member's Mark™ Sea Salt
- Member's Mark™ Black Peppercorn Grinder to taste
For the Burgers
- 1 lb Ground chuck
- ½ tsp Member's Mark™ Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp Member's Mark™ Black Peppercorn Grinder
- ½ tsp Member's Mark™ Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Member's Mark™ Minced Onion
- 2 Buns
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high. In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the pimento cheese.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all burger ingredients (except for the ice cubes).
- Divide the burger mixture in half and form each half into a patty. Place patties on hot grill and cook 5-7 minutes per side, or until your desired doneness.
- Near the end of the cooking time, place a generous dollop of pimento cheese on top of each patty, close the grill lid, and let melt for another minute or so.
- Place pimento topped burgers on toasted buns layered with toppings of your choice! (Including more pimento cheese if you'd like!)