Pimento Cheese Burger* Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Pimento Cheese

   In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, diced pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

2. 2

   Make Fried Green Tomatoes

   Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and milk, and the last with cornmeal. Dip each tomato slice in flour, then the egg mixture, and finally coat with cornmeal. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry each tomato slice until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

3. 3

   Prepare Bacon-Onion Jam

   In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Add sliced onion and cook until caramelized. Add brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and cooked bacon back to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the mixture thickens. Season with salt.

4. 4

   Make Secret Sauce

   In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside.

5. 5

   Cook the Burgers

   Form the ground beef into 4 equal patties. Season with salt and black pepper. Grill or pan-fry the patties over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.

6. 6

   Assemble the Burger

   Spread a generous amount of pimento cheese on each burger patty. Top with a fried green tomato, a spoonful of bacon-onion jam, and a drizzle of secret sauce. Serve on hamburger buns.