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Pimento Cheeseburger Recipe

Name: Mama's Boy Restaurants Pimento Cheeseburger Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Angus ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp Kosher salt; 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Vegetable oil (for griddle/pan); 1 cup Smoked sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated; 0.5 cup Cream cheese, softened; 0.25 cup Mayonnaise; 0.25 cup Roasted pimentos, drained and chopped; 1 tsp Yellow Dijon mustard; 0.25 tsp Smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp Fresh lemon juice; 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper; 0.125 tsp Kosher salt; 2 pieces Burger buns (preferably brioche or potato), split; 2 tbs Mayonnaise (for bun); 2 leaves Lettuce leaves (iceberg or butter), washed and dried; 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced into rings; 1 medium Tomato, ripe, sliced 1/4" thick; 0.5 cup Dill pickle chips; 12 oz Frozen shoestring or steak fries; 1 tsp Vegetable oil or olive oil spray; 0.25 tsp Kosher salt

Inspired by Mama's Boy Restaurant

Time45m

Serves2

Angus ground beef* topped with our smoked cheddar pimento cheese, lettuce, onion, mayonnaise and a sliced tomato on a toasted bun. Served with dill pickle chips and fries.

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Ingredients

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Burgers

1 lb Angus ground beef (80/20)

1 tsp Kosher salt

1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

1 tbs Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp Vegetable oil (for griddle/pan)

Smoked Cheddar Pimento Cheese

1 cup Smoked sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated

1/2 cup Cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup Mayonnaise

1/4 cup Roasted pimentos, drained and chopped

1 tsp Yellow Dijon mustard

1/4 tsp Smoked paprika

1/2 tsp Fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

1/8 tsp Kosher salt

Toppings & Assembly

2 pieces Burger buns (preferably brioche or potato), split

2 tbs Mayonnaise (for bun)

2 leaves Lettuce leaves (iceberg or butter), washed and dried

1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced into rings

1 medium Tomato, ripe, sliced 1/4" thick

1/2 cup Dill pickle chips

Fries (Oven or Air Fryer)

12 oz Frozen shoestring or steak fries

1 tsp Vegetable oil or olive oil spray

1/4 tsp Kosher salt

Method

Smoked Cheddar Pimento Cheese

Make pimento cheese

In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise with a spatula until smooth. Stir in the grated smoked cheddar, chopped roasted pimentos, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate while you cook the burgers to let flavors meld (at least 15 minutes).

Burgers

Form and season patties

Divide the 1 lb ground Angus into two equal portions (about 8 oz each). Gently form each portion into a loose patty about 3/4"–1" thick and slightly wider than the bun. Do not overwork the meat. Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to help prevent bulging. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and brush or rub 1/2 tbs Worcestershire sauce over each patty.

Cook patties

Heat a heavy skillet, cast-iron griddle, or grill over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp vegetable oil to lightly coat. When the pan is very hot (it should shimmer), add the patties. Cook about 3–4 minutes on the first side without moving to develop a crust. Flip and cook 3–4 minutes more for medium (internal 145–155°F). For cheeseburgers, during the last 1 minute of cooking, dollop about 1/3 cup (roughly half the prepared pimento cheese per burger) of the smoked cheddar pimento cheese onto each patty and cover the pan with a lid or tent with foil so the cheese softens and warms but does not fully melt away.

Buns & Toppings

Toast buns

Split the buns and spread 1 tbs mayonnaise on the cut sides of each top and bottom. Place buns cut-side down in a clean skillet or on the grill over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden and toasted. Remove and keep warm.

Assemble burgers

Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, add the hot burger patty topped with smoked cheddar pimento cheese, then layer 2–3 onion rings and one or two tomato slices. Spread additional mayonnaise on the inside of the top bun if desired, then close the burger. Serve with dill pickle chips on the side.

Fries

Cook fries

Prepare fries according to package instructions. Oven: preheat to 425°F (220°C), arrange fries in a single layer on a baking sheet, lightly spray with oil, bake 18–22 minutes turning once until golden and crisp. Air fryer: preheat to 400°F (200°C) and cook for 10–14 minutes, shaking once, until crisp. Immediately season with 1/4 tsp kosher salt.

Plate

Serve fries alongside the assembled burger with dill pickle chips and any extra pimento cheese available for spreading or dipping.

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