PIMENTO CHEESE & BACON BURGER

Pimento Cheese & Bacon Burger image

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.