The One & Only Recipe

Time35m

Serves2

Beef burger topped with spicy pimento cheese, bacon, and caramelized onions.

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Ingredients

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1
Caramelize the Onions
Slice the onion and sauté in olive oil over medium heat until golden and soft, about 10-15 minutes.
2
Cook the Bacon
In a separate pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3
Make Spicy Pimento Cheese
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, pimentos, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
4
Form and Cook the Burgers
Form the ground beef into two patties. Season with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-fry over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
5
Assemble the Burger
Place the cooked burger patty on the bottom half of the bun. Top with spicy pimento cheese, crispy bacon, and caramelized onions. Cover with the top half of the bun.
6
Serve
Serve immediately with your favorite sides.