Smoky Pimento Cheese Burgers

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground chuck (80/20 blend)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 2 oz jarred pimentos, drained and diced
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 4 brioche burger buns
• Lettuce, tomato, and onion for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the pimento cheese by combining shredded cheddar, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, diced pimentos, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; mix well and set aside.

2. 2

   Gently mix the ground chuck with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper, being careful not to overwork the meat, then form into four uniform patties.

3. 3

   Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat (around 400°F) for direct grilling, ensuring grates are clean and oiled.

4. 4

   Place the burger patties on the hot grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness, flipping only once.

5. 5

   During the last 2 minutes of cooking, spoon a generous amount of pimento cheese onto each burger patty and allow it to melt slightly, then toast the brioche buns on the grill.

6. 6

   Remove burgers and buns from the grill, assemble with fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion, and serve immediately.