The Ultimate Southern Style Burger

Father’s Day is Sunday and what better way to show the man in your life how much he means to you than by preparing one of his favorite foods homemade burgers, with The Ultimate Southern Style Burger!

Hamburgers have a long-standing and well-deserved tradition of being one of the most popular foods in America. And, it should come as no surprise that dear old Dad would most likely love to take a break from grilling this year and have a unique burger on his special day.

The Ultimate Southern Style Burger recipe offers a unique Southern twist to a classic beef burger or homemade burger recipes and incorporates all things Southern, including melted savory pimento cheese, yummy fried green tomatoes, crispy and oh so crunchy onion rings, and tangy sweet and savory tomato jam.

You won’t believe how juicy and flavorful this easy burger recipe is and the man in your life will love it! Yes, I know, it’s a little over the top, well maybe a lot over the top, but trust me on this, the combination of flavors and this award-winning burger recipe will rock your burger world.

The Ultimate Southern Style Burger does have a few moving parts which take a little time to prepare but, it’s so worth it. However, if you are short on time, you can always substitute store-bought pimento cheese, canned onion rings and ripe tomato slices for the fried green tomatoes.

I also thought about giving you a recipe so you could make your own tomato jam, but even I know when I’ve gone too far… You should be able to find this delicious condiment at your local grocery store or maybe even at a farmers market. I promise, after you taste tomato jam, you will never put regular catsup on your burgers again!

The ingredients for The Ultimate Southern Style Burger include ground beef, kosher salt and ground black pepper, peanut or canola oil, Kay’s Southern Pimento Cheese Spread or pre-made pimento cheese, Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes or sliced fresh tomatoes, Southern Style Crispy Onion Rings or a can of fried onions, lettuce, hamburger buns, tomato jam or catsup.

To make the perfect Ultimate Southern Style Burger, gather your ingredients and use a light touch to divide the meat into 4 equal portions.  Use your hands to form each portion into a patty about 3/4 inches thick. Make a deep depression with your thumb in the middle. (This will keep the patty from puffing up when it cooks.)

Season the patties on both sides with kosher salt and pepper.

If grilling the hamburger patties, preheat your grill to high and oil the grates. Grill the burgers for about 3 minutes on the first side, flip them over and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until they are cooked throughout.

Top with 1/4 cup of pimento cheese during the last minute of cooking and allow it to melt. Remove the burgers from the grill and keep warm until you are ready to assemble.

If cooking the burgers inside, use a cast iron skillet and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the oil and when it is hot, add the patties. Cook the burgers for about 3 minutes on the first side, flip them over and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until they are cooked throughout.

During the last minute of cooking top the burgers with 1/4 cup of pimento cheese, place a lid on the pan and let the cheese melt. Remove the burgers from the pan and keep warm until you are ready to assemble.

If desired, toast your buns on the grill or under the broiler.

To assemble the burgers, spread one tablespoon tomato jam on the bottom bun. Add lettuce and top with the burger and melted pimento cheese. Add a slice of fried green tomato, a handful of onion rings and top with another tablespoon of tomato jam. Add the top bun and serve immediately.

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The Ultimate Southern Style Burger Recipe

The Ultimate Southern Style Burger offers a unique Southern twist to a classic hamburger and incorporates all things Southern, including melted savory pimento cheese, yummy fried green tomatoes, crispy and oh so crunchy onion rings, and tangy sweet and savory tomato jam.

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Course

Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine

American, Southern

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Servings

4 burgers MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs 80/20 ground beef
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp peanut or canola oil
• 1-1/2 cups *Kay's Southern Pimento Cheese Spread *See link for recipe in notes and substitution note.
• 4 slices *Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes ***See link for recipe in notes and substitution note.
• 1/2 cup prepared Tomato Jam
• 2 cups *Southern Style Crispy Onion Rings **See link for recipe in notes and substitution note.
• 4 pieces lettuce
• 4 hamburger buns

Course Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine American, Southern Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings 4 burgers MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1-1/2 lbs 80/20 ground beef Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 Tbsp peanut or canola oil 1-1/2 cups *Kay's Southern Pimento Cheese Spread *See link for recipe in notes and substitution note. 4 slices *Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes ***See link for recipe in notes and substitution note. 1/2 cup prepared Tomato Jam 2 cups *Southern Style Crispy Onion Rings **See link for recipe in notes and substitution note. 4 pieces lettuce 4 hamburger buns

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Instructions

1. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions and with your hands, form each portion into a patty about 3/4 inches thick. Make a deep depression with your thumb in the middle. (This will keep the patty from puffing up when it cooks.)
2. Season the patties on both sides with kosher salt and pepper.
3. If grilling the hamburger patties, preheat your grill to high and oil the grates. Grill the burgers for about 3 minutes on the first side, flip them over and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until they are cooked throughout. Top with 1/4 cup of pimento cheese during the last minute of cooking and allow it to melt. Remove the burgers from the grill and keep warm until you are ready to assemble.
4. If cooking the burgers inside, use a cast iron skillet and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the oil and when it is hot, add the patties. Cook the burgers for about 3 minutes on the first side, flip them over and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until they are cooked throughout. During the last minute of cooking top the burgers with 1/4 cup of pimento cheese, place a lid on the pan and let the cheese melt. Remove the burgers from the pan and keep warm until you are ready to assemble.
5. If desired, toast your buns on the grill or under the broiler.
6. To assemble the burgers, spread one tablespoon tomato jam on the bottom bun. Add lettuce and top with the burger and melted pimento cheese. Add a slice of fried green tomato, a handful of onion rings and top with another tablespoon of tomato jam. Add the top bun and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

*Recipe for Kay's Southern Pimento Cheese Spread  (can substitute store-bought pimento cheese)

**Recipe for Southern Style Crispy Onion Rings, (can substitute canned french fried onion rings)

***Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes  (can substitute regular tomato slices)

Nutrition Facts

The Ultimate Southern Style Burger Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 871 Calories from Fat 531

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 59g 91%

Saturated Fat 22g 110%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 21g

Cholesterol 122mg 41%

Sodium 1290mg 54%

Potassium 549mg 16%

Total Carbohydrates 73g 24%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 7g

Protein 33g 66%

Vitamin A 11%

Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 26%

Iron 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.