Pimento Cheese Patty Melts with Bacon

By á-47

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• salt and pepper
• 2 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tbsp. grated onion
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1/2 lb., sharp yellow cheese, grated
• 1 jar (4 oz) chopped pimientos, drained
• 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese
• 1/4 about 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tea. hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
• 1 tea. sweet paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• softened butter
• 8 slices good quality white bread

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon until crisp.

In a large bowl, season the beef with salt sand pepper. Mix in the worcestershire, parsley and onion. Form 4 large patties (thinner in the middle for even cooking).

In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the patties and grill, turning once, for about 8 minutes fort medium-rare. Ttansfer to a plate.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cheddar, pimientos, cream cheese, mayo, hot sauce, paprika and garlic until well mixed, 1-2 minutes.

Reheat the skillet over medium heat. Butter the bread. Spread with cheese mixture. Top each slice with a burger, 2 pieces of bacon and another slice of bread.

Cook until golden brown.