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Grilled Southern Pimento Cheeseburger

Grilled Southern Pimento Cheeseburger

By Traeger Kitchen

Ditch the cheddar and dance on the wild side with pimento. These burgers ooze unbeatable flavor.

Prep Time

20 Min

Cook Time

10 Min

Pellets

Hickory

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

2

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Units of Measurement:
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8 Ounce Cheese, sharp cheddar
1/3 Cup cream cheese
2 Tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 Cup Pimento Peppers
1 Pinch kosher salt
1 Pound ground beef
To Taste salt
To Taste black pepper
2 Brioche Buns

Step

  • 1

    Combine all ingredients for pimento cheese and mix.

  • 2

    When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • 3

    Build burger patties and season both sides with salt and pepper.

  • 4

    Place patties on grill and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    00:10

  • 5

    Add 2 Tbsp of cheese mixture and continue to cook until cheese is melted and when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the burger reads 160℉.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

  • 6

    Toast buns directly on the grill grate for 1 minute.

  • 7

    Build burger and top with romaine lettuce and tomato if desired. Enjoy!

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