Description
Delicious and savory burgers topped with creamy homemade pimento cheese, made from sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and diced pimentos, served with fresh lettuce, tomato, and pickles on toasted hamburger buns. A classic Southern-inspired twist on traditional cheeseburgers perfect for a flavorful main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Patties
- 1½ pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Pimento Cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup diced pimentos (drained)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Buns and Toppings
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting buns)
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Pimento Cheese: In a small bowl, combine shredded sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, drained diced pimentos, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix until smooth and creamy. Cover and chill in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld while you prepare the burgers.
- Season and Form Patties: In a separate bowl, season the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently just until combined, then divide and shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, ensuring even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Cook the Burgers: Heat a skillet or preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the patties on the hot surface and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired degree of doneness. Avoid pressing down on the patties to keep them juicy.
- Toast the Buns: While the burgers cook, spread butter on the cut sides of the hamburger buns. Toast them on a skillet or grill over medium heat until golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Assemble the Burgers: Place each cooked burger patty on the bottom half of a toasted bun. Generously spoon the chilled pimento cheese over each patty. Add fresh lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and pickles as desired. Top with the bun’s top half and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, chill the pimento cheese for at least 30 minutes before assembling the burgers.
- Try these burgers with turkey or plant-based patties as a tasty alternative.
- Use fresh, high-quality ground beef for the juiciest patties.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your preferred spice level.
