Best 6 Southern Pimento Cheese Burgers Recipes

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**Indulge in a Southern Delight: Pimento Cheese Burgers with a Trio of Tempting Variations**

Originating from the kitchens of the American South, pimento cheese burgers are a delightful fusion of flavors that combine the richness of pimento cheese with the classic taste of a juicy burger. This article offers a collection of three distinct pimento cheese burger recipes, each with its own unique twist, promising an unforgettable culinary experience. From the traditional Southern Pimento Cheese Burger to the tangy Alabama White BBQ Pimento Cheese Burger and the smoky Chipotle Bacon Pimento Cheese Burger, these recipes cater to a range of preferences. Prepare to embark on a mouthwatering journey as we delve into the details of each recipe, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors in every bite.

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PIMIENTO-CHEESE BURGERS



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The classic Southern mix of cheese, mayo, and pimientos brightens a basic burger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 cups finely shredded Colby or cheddar (8 ounces)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Vegetable oil, for grilling
2 pounds ground beef chuck (80 percent lean), formed into 8 thin patties
Salt and pepper
8 hamburger buns
Toppings, such as mustard, onion, and tomato (optional)

Steps:

  • Stir together pimientos, cheese, mayonnaise, and chives. (To store, cover and refrigerate, up to 2 days.)
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Season patties with salt and pepper. Grill 4 minutes per side for medium; during last minute of cooking, top each burger with 3 tablespoons pimiento cheese and cover grill. Serve burgers on buns with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 9 g

PIMENTO CHEESE BURGER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time P1DT1h15m

Yield 60 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound American cheese, shredded
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 pound Swiss cheese, shredded
4 cups mayonnaise
1 cup seeded and diced jalapeno
1 teaspoon sriracha
One 28-ounce can pimento peppers
Fine salt and black pepper
Sixty 4-ounce burger patties
Kosher salt
60 brioche hamburger buns, toasted
Fried Pickles, recipe follows
1 pound granulated sugar
13 ounces cider vinegar
13 ounces white vinegar
1 tablespoon peppercorns
1 tablespoon brown sugar
5 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno
Kosher salt
5 cucumbers, sliced thin
1 cup tempura powder, such as Kikkoman
Oil, for deep-frying

Steps:

  • Mix together the American cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, jalapenos, sriracha, pimentos and 1 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Prepare a grill for high heat. Season the burger patties with kosher salt and pepper. Place the patties on the grill and cook, rotating two to three times, until the edges begin to sweat, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the burgers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Place a 2-ounce scoop of the pimento cheese in the middle of the cooked burgers. Serve the burgers on toasted buns, garnished with Fried Pickles.
  • Add the granulated sugar, cider vinegar, white vinegar, peppercorns, brown sugar, garlic, jalapeno, 2 1/2 ounces salt and 1 cup water to a stockpot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the sugar and salt are dissolved, 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Add the sliced cucumbers to the brine and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • In a bowl, mix together the tempura powder and 1 cup ice water until smooth.
  • Fill a large heavy pot with 2 to 3 inches of oil and heat to 350 degrees F. Working in batches, dip the pickles in the tempura batter and then into the oil. Fry until golden brown. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.

PIMENTO CHEESE BURGER



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A Southern-style burger topped with extra creamy and cheesy pimento cheese.

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Main Dish

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cream cheese, (softened)
1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimientos, (may not need whole jar, drained well)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1.25 pounds ground chuck
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
red leaf lettuce
4 burger buns, (toasted if desired)

Steps:

  • To make pimento cheese, combine cheeses, mayonnaise, cream cheese, pimentos, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl and mix together well using a wooden spoon. Note: I use about 3/4 of the jar of pimentos, but you can use the whole jar if desired. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Gently work the Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper into the ground chuck. Shape into 4 or 5 patties, depending on how large you want them. Make a depression in the center of each patty. They will cook flatter and become less dome-shaped.
  • Grill burgers on a grill or grill pan for about 4-6 minutes per side. About a minute or two short of ccoking time, top each burger with about 1/4 cup of pimento cheese to give it time to melt.
  • To serve, place a leaf of lettuce on the bottom of a bun and top with burger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUTHERN PIMENTO CHEESE



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This wonderful version of pimento cheese can be used for grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crackers, or served alongside your favorite fried green tomatoes.

Provided by QUEENREYNEY

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, minced jalapeno, and pimento into the large bowl of a mixer. Beat at medium speed, with paddle if possible, until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 229 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SOUTHERN PIMENTO CHEESE BURGER BY HAROLD COHEN - ULTIMATE BURGER



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Entered for safe-keeping. Entered for safe-keeping. This was submitted by Harold Cohen to the Ultimate Recipe Showdown on the Food Network. The pimento cheese has also been saved as Southern Pimento Cheese from Harold Cohen's Ultimate Burger, and the slaw was saved as Honey Slaw from Harold Cohen's Ultimate Burger

Provided by KateL

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 hamburgers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, at room temperature
1/3 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded, at room temperature
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, room temperature
2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
2 ounces diced pimentos, drained (from jar)
1 tablespoon bread and butter pickle juice
1/2 tablespoon horseradish sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/4 cups cabbage, shredded
8 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon
1 1/4 lbs ground chuck
1/4 lb cured and smoked country ham, finely chopped (or chopped in a food processor)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 potato hamburger buns, split
1/2 cup potato chips, crushed (preferably plain flavor, kettle-cooked)

Steps:

  • MAKE PIMENTO CHEESE:.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine Cheddar and Jack cheeses, mayonnaise, cream cheese, pimento peppers, pickle juice, horseradish sauce, and mustard; mix until well combined.
  • MAKE HONEY SLAW:.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, and cabbage; mix until well combined.
  • COOK BACON:.
  • Heat a 12-inch nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until the bacon is crispy, about 5 minutes, flipping once. Drain on paper towels. Pour off almost all of the bacon fat from the pan, leaving a very thin layer.
  • MAKE PATTIES:.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (for toasting buns).
  • Combine the beef, country ham, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Handling the meat as little as possible to avoid compacting it, mix well. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties to fit the buns. Make an indentation in the middle of the top of each pattie to ensure even cooking.
  • Using the same grill pan as before, cook the hamburgers over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side or until cooked medium rare.
  • Meanwhile, place buns on a rack in the oven. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, place the plates that the burgers will be served on in the oven to heat.
  • ASSEMBLE BURGERS:.
  • Spread a generous amount of Pimento Cheese on the cut sides of the buns.
  • On each bun bottom (on top of the Pimento Cheese), place a thin layer of Honey Slaw.
  • Top the slaw with a burger patty, 2 slices of bacon, and crushed potato chips.
  • Add the bun tops.
  • Place the completed hamburgers on a nonstick baking sheet and bake in the oven for 1 minute.
  • Serve burgers on warm plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.4, Fat 67.8, SaturatedFat 25.8, Cholesterol 187.1, Sodium 1490.8, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 7.3, Protein 49.1

SOUTHERN PIMENTO CHEESE FROM HAROLD COHEN'S ULTIMATE BURGER



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Entered for safe-keeping. This was submitted by Harold Cohen to the Ultimate Recipe Showdown on the Food Network as one part of his winning burger.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 1 3/4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, at room temperature
1/3 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded, at room temperature
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, room temperature
2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
2 ounces diced pimentos, drained (from jar)
1 tablespoon bread and butter pickle juice
1/2 tablespoon horseradish sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine Cheddar and Jack cheeses, mayonnaise, cream cheese, pimento peppers, pickle juice, horseradish sauce, and mustard; mix until well combined.
  • Store in refrigerator until needed; it can be frozen. Bring to room temperature for serving for best taste and easy melting on hamburgers.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, ripe tomatoes, crisp celery, and sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the patties: Cook the burgers over medium heat until they are just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Toast the buns: Toasting the buns adds a nice crunch and flavor to the burgers.
  • Add your favorite toppings: In addition to the pimento cheese, you can add other toppings to your burgers, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, or bacon.
  • Serve immediately: Southern pimento cheese burgers are best enjoyed fresh off the grill.

Conclusion:

Southern pimento cheese burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With their creamy, cheesy filling and juicy, flavorful patties, these burgers are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new burger recipe to try, give these Southern pimento cheese burgers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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