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Home ยป Cheesy Southern Pimento Cheese Burgers

Cheesy Southern Pimento Cheese Burgers

June 2, 2010 42 Comments


 

Pimento Cheese Burgers all garnished up and ready to devour just moments ago!
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Before my family and I moved to the Southern region of the U.S. I had already fallen in love with Southern cooking through the hundreds of mouth-watering recipes that I read from my subscription to Southern Living magazine. In many of those recipes, I would come across an ingredient that was simply impossible to find in the Midwest: Pimento Cheese!
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This brilliant orange colored stuff is created with extra-sharp cheddar cheese, chopped pimentos, mayonnaise, and other ingredients that folks differ on whether or not to include (I provide several options for you in the recipe below). After moving here, I found this incredibly tasting, yet very fattening whipped cheese everywhere! Southern cooks even have their own prized secret family recipes! Many a Southern mama would curse any family member for giving away their treasured recipe, no matter HOW politely you may ask!
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And in South Carolina, in the middle of the state, in the capital city of Columbia, is a classic hamburger that is served using this golden cheese spread: Pimento Cheese Burgers! This unique hamburger has even been given the title of the city’s “national food”. As a pimento cheese addict, I had to try this Southern burger, no matter how bad it is for my cholesterol level (which is low by the way!). Trust me, you’ll be begging for more too!
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Above pimento cheese burger served without any garnish for hubby. Cut open and the cheesy concoction appears! It stayed inside perfectly!
 
 
 

Cheesy Southern Pimento Cheese Burgers

Cheesy Southern Pimento Cheese Burgers

Ingredients

For The Pimento Cheese spread

  • 1-1/2 cups finely grated, extra-sharp Cheddar Cheese (Boar's Head Vermont Extra Sharp Cheddar is our favorite)
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is preferred in this area)
  • (note: although we love Miracle Whip, this recipe needs a simple, pure mayo and not a salad dressing such as M.W. that is gloriously spiced)
  • 2 Tbsp. cream cheese
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. chopped/diced jarred pimentos, drained

The following are options to add to the cheese spread according to your taste preferences

  • 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. diced onion
  • crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1/8 cayenne pepper, to taste

For the Burgers

  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • 1 pound ground chuck

Sprinkle the following to your taste preferences

  • Sea salt or kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Mrs. Dash Grilling Seasoning for Steak
  • Accent
  • Nature's Seasons
  • Large hamburger buns (Kaiser rolls work well)

Instructions

Prepare the Pimento Cheese spread

  1. Mix all the ingredients together, either by hand or in a food processor.
  2. Place in the refrigerator to chill and allow the flavors to blend well until ready to use.

Prepare the Burgers

  1. Form the burger patties and press a nice 'well' on top of each where you put the pimento cheese.
  2. With a large spoon or tablespoon put a nice sized dollop of pimento cheese in each well on top of the meat patties.
  3. Pull the sides of the ground meat up and around the cheese as best as possible, sort of like the sides of a bowl.
  4. Form another thin meat patty and place it on top.
  5. With your fingers, tightly seal the two layers of meat patties so that the cheese will stay contained within when grilled.
  6. Sprinkle the burgers with your favorite seasons (mine are listed above) and plenty of salt.
  7. Grill for at least 5 minutes on each side.
  8. These big boys need to cook through due to their size!

Garnish options

  1. Lettuce leaves
  2. Sliced tomatoes
  3. Sliced onions
  4. Cooked thick-sliced bacon
  5. Mayonnaise
  6. Mustard
  7. Ketchup
© Roz
Kettle potato chips and baked beans make great sides to accompany these pimento cheese burgers!

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OPEN WIDE! These are huge! Enjoy!
 

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Comments

  1. Judy says

    May 29, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    My mouth is watering and my tongue is hanging out after seeing your wonderful photos and reading about this recipe. I must make these soon!

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  2. Mary at Deep South Dish says

    May 30, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    Those look terrific Roz! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!!

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  3. Chow and Chatter says

    May 30, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    great recipe Roz, I will add you to my blogroll to try and visit more often

    thanks for coming to Turkey with me LOL

    Rebecca

    Reply
  4. My Carolina Kitchen says

    May 30, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Being a southern girl I do love my pimento cheese. I’ve never thought of putting it on a burger. Great idea Roz.
    Sam

    Reply
  5. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    May 30, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Oh, I have to tell you this. This a.m. in our church small group, one of the girls brought homemade pimento cheese & it was delish! So, how coinky that you are talking about it too. I’ve never made it at home.

    Reply
  6. redkathy says

    May 30, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    Oh Roz these look fabulous. My hubby is a southern boy, loves the pimento cheese! He would probably kill for one of these burgers. (not really kill) I made him some homemade pimento cheese some time ago, he was lovin’ it! I’m going to tr your burgers Roz.

    Reply
  7. HeartsMakeFamilies says

    May 30, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    Hi. That looks so good. I’m already following you. Thanks so much for flying with the new Friday Follow.

    Tami
    http://www.heartsmakefamilies.com

    Reply
  8. A Feast for the Eyes says

    May 31, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    I just saw a recipe for these in….shoot, I forgot! I think cook’s Illustrated. I made a mental note to add this to my list of Southern dishes I want to learn how to make. Oh, Roz…. my horse is back home! I’m so excited to be able to smell her mane and to see her move around. She’s on my Facebook.
    You understand the joy of horses…

    Reply
  9. Teresa says

    May 31, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    Oh Roz!
    These burgers look to die for!
    Absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS!
    I’m going to post Ina’s Chive Risotto Cakes tonight!
    Yum!
    xo

    Reply
  10. Monica H says

    June 1, 2010 at 4:13 AM

    I have to say, I’ve never been a fan of pimento cheese. When my husband eats it i pick out shreds of cheese and eat that instead of the spread- ha ha!

    But while I was at my in-laws today I found a recipe on the end table for pimento cheese burgers. How ironic is that?! It’s a recipe by Bobby Flay that was on the Hellman’s mayonnaise bottle. They served the pimento cheese on top of the burger patty. It looks good and I think my husband would love this burger.

    Ooh and those burgers on the grill look perfect!

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  11. Kristin says

    June 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    This looks insanely good. I love stuffed burgers, as long as the filling doesn’t leak out. I always have problems with that happening. Thanks for sharing this recipe, I cannot wait to try it.

    Reply
  12. Kim says

    June 1, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Pimento Cheese burgers are my very favorite! There is no better burger out there and yours looks terrific:)

    Reply
  13. Blackberry Cottage says

    June 1, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    These look ever so good – sometimes you just have to forget the calories and simply enjoy! Thanks for sharing this one!
    Susan

    Reply
  14. Michele says

    June 4, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    I’m a new follower from the Friday Follow. My husband’s family is from South Carolina and I think he would drool over this recipe! We’re trying to get fit after two kids but I may have to make an exception for this one of these weekends. Thanks for sharing it!

    Reply
  15. Bella says

    June 4, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Hi … New follower from Social Parade. Love your site! : )

    http://www.ciaobella50.com

    Reply
  16. The Random Blogette says

    June 4, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Happy Friday Follow! Your recipes look amazing! I am on Weight Watchers but I can cheat once in a while! I am now a follower!!!

    Reply
  17. Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says

    June 4, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    Amazing! Your newest follower from Friday follow.

    Reply
  18. Mhel says

    June 4, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Oh my! Really tasty burgers!! Gotta love the stuffing! Very flavorful!

    Hi! Glad to find a fellow foodie thru FFF. Following you now thru Friday Friendly Follow! Hope you could follow through, drop by and and say hi!!

    http://penspansandpuns.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  19. Queens Mama says

    June 4, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    Gorgeous blog! I’m Italian too and can’t wait to read your future posts. A presto!

    Reply
  20. furygirl3132 says

    June 4, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    YUM, those Pimento Cheese Burgers look delish! I have never tried one, but I might now!
    I am a new follower from Friday Follow, so glad to have found your blog.
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Eloise
    Mommy2TwoGirls
    http://mommy2twogirls.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  21. Mama Hen says

    June 5, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    I am getting hungry looking at these del! Hopping by from Friday! You have a great blog. You also have a new follower! Come visit me at Mama’s Little Chick.

    Mama Hen
    http://www.mamaslittlechick.comicious pictures

    Reply
  22. Leah says

    June 8, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Hi, I’m a new follower from Friday Follow. You have delicious looking food and recipes..I get the urge regularly to try new things so I will be stopping back soon I’m sure. Have a great day and please stop by and follow back!

    Reply
  23. Pam says

    June 10, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    I like all the step by step pictures, looks juicy! I am vegetarian so have to make it with beans maybe!

    Reply
  24. I am Harriet says

    June 11, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Hi There.
    I’m looking for your Friday-Follow post.
    Have a great day!

    Reply
  25. Angie says

    June 11, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    Hey neighbor. Thanks for stopping by today and for your sweet comment. I am glad to have another Carolina girl as a follower. I do love your blog too…and these burgers…they look amazing!

    Reply
  26. Java says

    June 11, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Hi Roz!

    Thanks for stopping by the Over 40 Bloggers I added your blog to the list!!

    Thanks for joining the party and I’m looking forward to our new friendship!

    Hope you get lots of followers from it!

    I would also like to invite you to join the Follow Friday 40 and Over Blog Hop!

    I am now following you! What a great blog you have…I’m going to go read some more!!! I’ll check out your other blog as well!!

    Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  27. Blackberry Cottage says

    June 11, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    Hey, Roz! Love these cheeseburgers! I’m already a faithful follower – but just wanted to stop in and say Hello on Follow Friday Over 40 – so glad you linked up!
    Susan

    Reply
  28. Mitzi says

    June 11, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    coming over from Follow Friday 40 and Over…Your newest follower…
    OMG that burger looks amazing! No…wait…everything looks good! And BEAUTIFUL!!!

    Hope you will stop by my blog and follow as well!
    http://logicandimagination.blogspot.com

    Reply
  29. Yenta Mary says

    June 11, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Hi! Found you through the 40+ hop. Following along … ๐Ÿ™‚

    foodfloozie.blogspot.com

    Reply
  30. Michelle says

    June 11, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Oh dear. That looks heavenly. Thank you for stopping by & following me! I am now HAPPILY following you back. :o)

    Reply
  31. Java says

    June 11, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Hi Roz!

    I am more then happy to add that beautiful button to my blog!!

    Already added!

    Have a wonderful rest of your day!

    Reply
  32. Krissy says

    June 11, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    Omg that looks delicious. Too bad I’m on a diet. I feel like cheating now and going to get a burger. Haha

    Following from Friday Follow. I hope you can find the time to stop by my blog and do the same! Have a fantastic weekend.

    http://theartsymom.tk

    Reply
  33. Lucy's Soup Can says

    June 11, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Hi. Stopped in from FF and now find myself hungry! Those burgers look great! Your blog is very nice to look at. I’m your newest follower. Cheers,

    http://www.lucyssoupcan.com

    Reply
  34. Blackberry Cottage says

    June 11, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Hey, Roz! Glad you like the Over 40 Blog Hop – I’m also enjoying it. I checked your button on my side bar and re-installed the code. I think it’s OK and working now. Blogger has been a bit tempermental today.

    Thanks for letting me know – I want everyone to find your wonderful blog!
    Best Wishes,
    Susan

    Reply
  35. Blackberry Cottage says

    June 11, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Hi, again, Roz! I’m sorry, I don’t mean to be a comment crazy woman – if you’ll send me you email address I won’t leave you so many comments and I can answer your questions! When your comments come in to me they come as “no reply” so I can’t get back to you directly. So sorry….
    Susan

    Reply
  36. twifanheather says

    June 12, 2010 at 12:15 AM

    Oh, these burgers look so yummy!

    I’m your newest follower from Friendly Friday! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  37. Kitchen Belleicious says

    June 12, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    sounds delish! so glad you found me so i could find you! great recipes and i have a great spin ob the cinnamon nut bread. i might post it soon! have a fabulous week!

    jessica

    Reply
  38. Vanessa says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    First time to your blog..found you on friendly friday…oh my world..looking at all your dishes..yum!

    http://www.grooveygrover.blogspot.com

    Reply
  39. Chef Dennis says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    those burgers are a thing of beauty…all that wonderful cheese ..yummmmmm

    thanks so much for sharing! and making me so hungry!

    Reply
  40. UrMomCooks says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Luv pimento cheese, although I make it a little spicy over here in Texas… Have never thought of putting it on a burger! Luv this idea and I am going to do it soon! thanx for a great idea!

    Reply
  41. Bringing Pretty Back says

    June 13, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    I am going to make these burgers next Saturday and have my sons over for dinner. Thank you so much for this recipe!!!
    Have a pretty day,
    Kristin

    Reply
  42. Andrea (ace1028) says

    June 16, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    I wonder if I could try this recipe with turkey burgers? I don’t eat red meat, but they look SO yum. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply

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