Pimento Cheese Burgers
Pimento Cheese Burgers combine a perfectly grilled hamburger with some delicious Southern Pimento Cheese, all piled on top of grilled brioche buns. These are great for summer entertaining and backyard parties!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 929kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chuck - use 80-85% lean
- seasoned salt, garlic powder, black pepper - to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- other condiments like tomatoes, pickles, and onions
For the pimento cheese: (This is half of my pimento cheese recipe. Feel free to make the entire recipe and use it for a snack or use it in a grilled cheese!)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese - freshly grated
- 4 oz. cream cheese - softened
- 2 oz. diced pimentos - drained
- 1/4 cup green onions - diced
- 1 ½ Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha - or more
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Make pimento cheese. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to blend everything together. Top with a few extra green onions. 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, 4 oz. cream cheese, 2 oz. diced pimentos, 1/4 cup green onions, 1 ½ Tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon sriracha
- Store pimento cheese in the refrigerator. You can also make a full batch of this cheese and use it for other things - like as a dip or in a grilled cheese.
- Prepare beef patties. Form equal sized patties, using your hands to form them. Try not to over-handle them. I like to use a heavy skillet to press them down.2 pounds ground chuck
- Grill burgers. Light an outdoor grill to 400 degrees. Add seasonings to both sides of the patties and place on grill. Close lid and try not to mess with them until they are ready to flip. Grill to your desired doneness. (See temps below.)seasoned salt, garlic powder, black pepper
- Add pimento cheese. When burgers are almost ready to come off the grill, add a big dollop of pimento cheese and close grill. Let the cheese melt for a couple of minutes and remove before the cheese starts to drip off. Let the burgers rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Grill buns. Add a little butter to cut sides of the buns, and grill for a few minutes or until they get warm and a little toasty.4 hamburger buns
- Serve. Serve the cheese burgers on grilled buns. You can add a slice of tomato and some red onions, if desired.other condiments like tomatoes, pickles, and onions
Notes
Don't have a grill? No problem! Just use a hot cast iron skillet with just a light coating of oil on the bottom. Making burgers on the stovetop is a great alternative, especially when the weather is bad!
Burger Doneness Temps:
We usually aim for medium rare burgers. Just a little pink in the center makes for a perfectly cooked burger (in our opinion)!- Rare: 120 – 125
- Medium Rare: 130 – 135
- Medium Well: 150 – 155
- Well Done: 160 – 165
Nutrition
Calories: 929kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 224mg | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1195IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 7mg