Dinner
Pimento Red Pepper Cheese Bacon Burgers
Southern flair with melty pimento cheese and crispy bacon topping a beef patty. Creamy, sharp, and smoky all at once.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup hellmann'sВ® or best foodsВ® real mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder 1/4 pound extra sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated 1/4 pound extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese, coarsely grated 1/3 cup drained and finely chopped roasted red peppers or piquillo
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, shaped into burgers
- 4 hamburger buns
- 8 thick slices double smoked bacon, crisp-cooked
Directions:
- Combine Hellmann'sВ® or Best FoodsВ® Real 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.