Pimento Cheese Burger Recipe
Pimento cheese, bacon, caramelized onion, roasted garlic aioli
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Pimento Cheese
Toppings
Buns
Method
Burger Patties
- 1
Prepare the Patties
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined. Shape into two equal-sized patties.
- 2
Pimento Cheese
- 3
Make the Pimento Cheese
In a separate bowl, blend the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, diced pimentos, mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth. Set aside.
Toppings
- 4
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.
- 5
- 6
Prepare the Roasted Garlic Aioli
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.
Assemble the Burger
- 7
Build the Burger
Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster. On the bottom half of each bun, spread a generous amount of pimento cheese. Place the cooked burger patty on top, followed by crispy bacon and caramelized onions. Drizzle with roasted garlic aioli and top with the other half of the bun.
