Best Southern Pimento Cheese Burgers Recipe
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 871kcal
Are you looking for a twist on the classic beef burger or the best homemade cheeseburger? Try my Southern Pimento Cheese Burgers recipe, which adds a unique Southern-style flair to this mouth-watering burger.
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef or ground chuck
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon peanut or canola oil
- 1½ cups pimento cheese spread, See the link for this recipe in notes and substitution notes.
- 4 slices fried green tomatoes, See the link for this recipe in notes and substitution notes.
- ½ cup tomato jam, See the link for this recipe in notes and substitution notes.
- 2 cups fried onion rings, See the link for this recipe in notes and substitution notes.
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Prepare or purchase pimento cheese, fried onion rings, fried green tomatoes, and tomato jam. Set aside.
- Gather your burger ingredients and use a light touch to divide the meat into four equal portions. Use your hands to form each piece into a patty about three-quarters of an inch 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.
On the grill
- To cook the patties on a grill, preheat your grill to high and oil the grates. Grill the patties for about three minutes on the first side, flip them over, and cook for another four minutes or until their internal temperature reaches 160 °F. Top with a quarter cup of pimento cheese during the last minute of cooking and let it melt. Remove the burgers from the grill and keep them warm until you are ready to assemble.
On the stove
- If cooking the burgers on the stove, use a cast iron skillet and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the oil, and when it is hot, add the patties. Cook the patties for about three minutes on the first side, flip them over, and cook for another four minutes or until their internal temperature reaches 160 °F. h. During the last minute of cooking, top the patties with a quarter cup of pimento cheese, place a lid on the pan, and let the cheese melt. Remove the patties from the pan and keep them warm until you are ready to assemble.
- Toast your buns on the grill or under a broiler.
- To assemble the burgers, spread one tablespoon of tomato jam on the bottom bun. Add lettuce and top with the burger and melted pimento cheese. Add a slice of fried green tomato and a handful of onion rings. Then, top with another tablespoon of tomato jam. Add the top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
Old-Fashioned Pimento Cheese Spread (can substitute purchased pimento cheese)
Southern-Style Crispy Onion Rings (can substitute canned french fried onion rings)
Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes (can substitute regular tomato slices)
Sweet and Spicy Tomato Jam (can substitute purchased tomato jam, bacon jam, or bacon and onion jam)
Season the meat: Season the ground beef with salt and pepper or your favorite seasonings to enhance the flavors, and after cooking, let the burgers rest for a few minutes to allow time for the juices to redistribute.
Nutrition
Calories: 871kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1290mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 12.4mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 4.1mg
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