Cheese Stuffed Burgers

Ingredients Burgers:

2 pounds ground beef

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Cheese Options:

8 ounces blue cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

8 ounces Pimiento Cheese Spread, recipe follows

8 ounces mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes

4 hamburger buns

Serving Options:

Lettuce

Sliced tomatoes

Grilled sweet onions

Sliced pickles

Pimiento Cheese Spread:

Two 7-ounce jars canned, sliced pimientos, drained

Three 10-ounce bricks sharp Cheddar, finely grated

1 cup mayonnaise

White sandwich bread

Directions

Serving Options:

Mix the ground beef, salt and pepper in a large bowl and form the mixture into 8 equal-size 

balls. Press a cube of desired cheese into the center of each ball and cover completely with 

meat. Form the balls into hamburger patties, about 1/4-inch thick. Grill burgers until 

desired doneness. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles as desired on a toasted 

bun.


Pimiento Cheese Spread:

Place the drained pimientos in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Using 

an electric mixer, combine the pimientos and cheese, beating until smooth. Beat in the 

mayonnaise. Spread on slices of white sandwich bread while the mixture is room 

temperature. Trim the bread crusts and cut the sandwiches into triangles.