PIMENTO (RED PEPPER) CHEESE-BACON BURGERS

Pimento (Red Pepper) Cheese-Bacon Burgers image

Provided by Cheri 911

Categories Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4 burgers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup Hellmanns Mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/4 lb sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1/3 cup roasted red pepper, drained and finely chopped
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
4 hamburger buns
8 slices thick double smoked bacon, crisp-cooked

Steps:

Combine Mayonnaise, salt, pepper and cayenne in large bowl with fork. Stir in cheese and roasted peppers. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, shape ground beef into 4 patties. Season, if desired, with salt and black pepper; set aside.
Grill or pan fry burgers, turning once, 8 minutes or until desired doneness. During last 30 seconds of cooking, evenly top each burger with cheese mixture, then cook covered until cheese melts slightly. Arrange burgers on buns, then evenly top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814, Fat 51, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 192.9, Sodium 1448.4, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 58.5