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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 2 oz (1/2 cup) Hot Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 3 Tbsp butter, softened
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh chives
- 12 (1/4 inch thick) slices Pepper Jack cheese
- 4 onion-topped hamburger buns
- 2 Tbsp butter, softened
Preparation
Step 1
Heat gas grill on medium. Combine ground beef, Worchestershire sauce, salt and pepper in large bowl, mix lightly. Shape into 4 (1/2 inch thick) patties. Combine shredded cheese, 3 Tbsp butter and chives in small bowl; mix well. Shape cheese mixture into 4 equal-size balls; flatten slightly. Press a small indentation into center of each patty, place cheese ball into indentation. Form ground beef around cheese ball; pinching to seal well.
Place patties on grill. Grill, turning once, until meat is no longer pink in center. Meanwhile, spread cut sides of buns with 2 Tbsp butter, place onto grill, butter side down and grill until toasted. Top each burger with 3 slices cheese before removing from grill.
Tip: Chill the prepared patties at least 30 minutes before grilling. This allows the butter mixture to firm up, making it less likely to ooze out during grilling.