The Better Burger Recipe
1/2 lb patty topped with melted pimento cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, house pickles, and burger sauce. Kool-Aid pickle on the side.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Kool-Aid Pickle (side)
Method
Burger Patty Preparation
- 1
Form the Patty
In a bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form the mixture into a 1/2 lb patty, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent puffing during cooking.
- 2
- 3
Melt the Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place the pimento cheese on top of the patty and cover it with a lid to melt the cheese.
Assembling the Burger
- 4
Prepare the Bun
Toast your burger bun lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- 5
Layer the Toppings
On the bottom bun, layer the shredded lettuce, followed by the cooked patty with melted pimento cheese, crumbled bacon, sliced tomato, sliced onion, and house pickles.
- 6
Add Sauce and Cap the Burger
Drizzle the burger sauce over the toppings and place the top bun over the burger.
