Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Burgers (Print Version)
Beef patties filled with rich pimento cheese, packed with Southern flair and perfect for grilling outdoors.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pimento Cheese Filling
01 - 115 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
02 - 60 g cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 60 ml jarred pimentos, drained and diced
05 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Beef Patties
09 - 680 g ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
10 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Assembly
13 - 4 burger buns
14 - Lettuce leaves
15 - Sliced tomato
16 - Sliced red onion
17 - Pickles (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, blend shredded cheddar, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne if using, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until smooth and cohesive. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into thin patties roughly 10 cm in diameter.
03 - Spoon a generous tablespoon of the pimento cheese mixture onto the center of 4 patties. Cover each with a remaining patty and seal the edges thoroughly to encase the filling. Gently reshape into thick, uniform burgers.
04 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
05 - Cook the burgers for approximately 6–7 minutes per side, or until the beef is fully cooked and the cheese has melted inside.
06 - Place burger buns cut side down on the grill and toast for about 1 minute, if desired.
07 - Layer burgers with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles as preferred. Serve immediately while hot.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Juicy and flavorful burgers with creamy cheese inside
- Perfect for cookouts or indoor grill nights
- Ready in under forty minutes
- Easy to make ahead and grill to order
02 -
- Seal the burger edges tightly so the cheese does not escape when cooking
- Chill the stuffed patties for ten minutes before grilling for best results
- Let burgers rest for a couple minutes after grilling before biting in so the filling sets