Pimento Cheeseburgers (ATK)

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated fine
  • 1/3 cup drained jarred pimentos, chopped fine
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Mix cheddar cheese, pimentos, cream cheese, mustard and cayenne in bowl until well combined. Drop four 2 tablespoon portions of pimento cheese mixture on plate and cover tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. Combine remaining pimento cheese with mayonnaise, cover with plastic and refrigerate.

Combine beef, Worcestershire, salt and pepper in large bowl and gently knead until well combined. Divide meat into 4 equal portions. Mold each portion of meat around 1 portion of frozen cheese.

Grill burgers, covered, over medium fire until well browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per side.

Distribute cheese mayonnaise mixture evenly on top of burgers, cover and cook until mixture is slightly melted, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Serve.