Mohamed Shili This delicious Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burger from Bobby Flay is a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for any burger lover. With creamy pimiento cheese, crispy bacon, and juicy grilled beef patties, this dish offers a burst of flavor. You can easily customize it with common ingredients for a satisfying, hearty meal!
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup drained and finely diced roasted red peppers
- 12 ounces extra-sharp white Cheddar, coarsely grated
- 12 ounces extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, coarsely grated
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80/20 percent)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- 8 slices double-smoked bacon, cooked until crisp
- 4 slices Vidalia or other sweet onion, grilled
- 4 thin slices ripe beefsteak tomato
- 1 large dill pickle, thinly sliced
- Romaine lettuce leaves, optional
How To Make Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burger Recipe?
- Make the Pimiento Cheese: Mix the mayonnaise, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the red peppers, white Cheddar, and yellow Cheddar. Stir gently and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Burgers: Preheat the grill to high. Divide the ground chuck into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a burger and make a small dent in the middle. Brush with canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the Burgers: Grill the burgers for about 4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to medium doneness. At the last minute, add a spoonful of pimiento cheese to each burger and close the grill lid until the cheese melts.
- Assemble the Burgers: Place the cooked burgers on toasted buns. Top with bacon, grilled onions, tomato, pickles, and lettuce, if desired.
Recipe Tips:
- Use Fresh Beef: Fresh ground chuck will make the burgers juicy and flavorful, so avoid pre-packaged meat if possible.
- Form the Burgers Evenly: Make sure all the burger patties are the same size so they cook evenly.
- Don’t Overcook the Burgers: For the juiciest burgers, cook them to medium doneness (about 4 minutes per side).
- Melt the Cheese Properly: Add the pimiento cheese during the last minute of grilling so it melts perfectly without overcooking.
- Toast the Buns: Toasting the buns adds a nice crunch and prevents them from getting soggy when adding the burger toppings.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let leftover burgers cool to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Freeze the patties and cheese mixture separately. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Heat the burger patties in a pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, flipping once, until hot.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Total Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 1,290mg
- Potassium: Not listed
- Total Carbohydrate: 51g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 19g
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Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burger
Description
This delicious Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burger from Bobby Flay is a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for any burger lover. With creamy pimiento cheese, crispy bacon, and juicy grilled beef patties, this dish offers a burst of flavor. You can easily customize it with common ingredients for a satisfying, hearty meal!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Make the Pimiento Cheese: Mix the mayonnaise, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the red peppers, white Cheddar, and yellow Cheddar. Stir gently and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Burgers: Preheat the grill to high. Divide the ground chuck into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a burger and make a small dent in the middle. Brush with canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the Burgers: Grill the burgers for about 4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to medium doneness. At the last minute, add a spoonful of pimiento cheese to each burger and close the grill lid until the cheese melts.
- Assemble the Burgers: Place the cooked burgers on toasted buns. Top with bacon, grilled onions, tomato, pickles, and lettuce, if desired.
Notes
- Use Fresh Beef: Fresh ground chuck will make the burgers juicy and flavorful, so avoid pre-packaged meat if possible.
- Form the Burgers Evenly: Make sure all the burger patties are the same size so they cook evenly.
- Don’t Overcook the Burgers: For the juiciest burgers, cook them to medium doneness (about 4 minutes per side).
- Melt the Cheese Properly: Add the pimiento cheese during the last minute of grilling so it melts perfectly without overcooking.
- Toast the Buns: Toasting the buns adds a nice crunch and prevents them from getting soggy when adding the burger toppings.
Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burger