Cheese Stuffed Burgers
- Level: Easy
- Total: 30 min
- Active: 30 min
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
Burgers:
2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cheese Options:
8 ounces blue cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 ounces Pimiento Cheese Spread, recipe follows
8 ounces mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 hamburger buns
Serving Options:
Lettuce
Sliced tomatoes
Grilled sweet onions
Sliced pickles
Pimiento Cheese Spread:
Two 7-ounce jars canned, sliced pimientos, drained
Three 10-ounce bricks sharp Cheddar, finely grated
1 cup mayonnaise
Directions
- Mix the ground beef, salt and pepper in a large bowl and form the mixture into 8 equal-size balls. Press a cube of desired cheese into the center of each ball and cover completely with meat. Form the balls into hamburger patties, about 1/4-inch thick. Grill burgers until desired doneness. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles as desired on a toasted bun.
Pimiento Cheese Spread:
- Place the drained pimientos in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Using an electric mixer, combine the pimientos and cheese, beating until smooth. Beat in the mayonnaise.
