Description
These Burgers with Pimento Cheese combine juicy, seasoned beef patties with a rich, creamy southern-style pimento cheese topping. Served on toasted brioche buns with fresh lettuce, tomato, and red onion, this recipe offers a gourmet twist on a classic American favorite ideal for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon oil for grilling or pan-frying
Pimento Cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup diced pimentos (drained)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the beef patties: In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until just combined to avoid overworking the meat. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, pressing a slight indent in the center of each to prevent the burgers from puffing up while cooking.
- Cook the patties: Heat the oil in a skillet or on a grill over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until they reach your preferred level of doneness, flipping carefully to maintain their shape and juiciness.
- Make the pimento cheese: While the patties cook, prepare the pimento cheese by combining shredded sharp cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, diced pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir well until the mixture is creamy and fully blended.
- Toast the buns: Lightly toast the brioche buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown to add texture and flavor to your burger assembly.
- Assemble the burgers: On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a fresh lettuce leaf, top with the cooked beef patty, add a generous spoonful of pimento cheese, followed by a slice of tomato and some thin red onion slices. Cover with the top bun and serve warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Pimento cheese can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making meal prep easier.
- For a spicier variation, try using spicy pimentos or adding a dash of hot sauce to the pimento cheese mixture.
- Use brioche buns for a rich, buttery flavor; other buns can be substituted depending on preference.
- Pressing an indent in the patties helps them cook evenly and keeps them from puffing up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
