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

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Directions

Watch how to make this recipe.

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.