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Pimiento-Cheese Burgers

Pimiento-Cheese Burgers

The classic Southern mix of cheese, mayo, and pimientos brightens a basic burger.

Everyday Food, June 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/903094/pimiento-cheese-burgers
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  • Yield Serves 8

Ingredients

    • 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
    • 2 cups finely shredded Colby or cheddar (8 ounces)
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
    • Vegetable oil, for grilling
    • 2 pounds ground beef chuck (80 percent lean), formed into 8 thin patties
    • Salt and pepper
    • 8 hamburger buns
    • Toppings, such as mustard, onion, and tomato (optional)

Directions

  1. Stir together pimientos, cheese, mayonnaise, and chives. (To store, cover and refrigerate, up to 2 days.)
  2. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Season patties with salt and pepper. Grill 4 minutes per side for medium; during last minute of cooking, top each burger with 3 tablespoons pimiento cheese and cover grill. Serve burgers on buns with desired toppings.

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