PIMENTO CHEESE & BACON BURGER

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These sound awesome! A new way to cook burgers! Found in Cuisine-at-Home, Issue 63. Am placing here for safekeeping. Update 06/04/07 -- these burgers have been placed on the "homes' menu" as an A La Carte option. Am very happy!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
salt, to taste
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
2 ounces sliced pimientos, drained
2 lbs ground round or 2 lbs ground chuck
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
4 slices onions (1/8-inch thick)
4 kaiser rolls, split toasted
12 slices thick-sliced bacon, cooked
green leaf lettuce
tomatoes, slices
mayonnaise (Hellman's) or Miracle Whip, for rolls

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high.
  • Process the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar and seasonings for the pimento cheese.
  • Add pimentos; pulse to combine.
  • Shape ground round or chuck into 8 (4 oz) portions on wax paper or parchment paper.
  • Press each portion into a 4" patty using a fork, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Top 4 patties with a slice of onion.
  • Cover with remaining patties, seal edges with a fork, and season again.
  • Grill burgers on an oiled grate for 4 minutes; flip and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup pimento cheese on each burger; grill 2 minutes longer.
  • Serve burgers on rolls that have been brushed with mayonnaise or Miracle Whip with bacon, lettuce and tomato.

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