Grilled Southern Pimento Cheeseburger

Steps

• 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 450°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal results, set to 500˚F if available.

  500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

• 2

  Make the pimento cheese. In a medium bowl, add the cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimento peppers, and salt. Mix well to combine, and set aside.

  Ingredients

  • 8 Ounce sharp cheddar cheese, grated

  • 1/3 Cup cream cheese, softened

  •  2 heaping Tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1/2 Cup Pimento Peppers, diced

  •  Pinch of kosher salt

• 3

  Make the burgers. Form four burger patties, and season both sides with salt, and pepper.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Pound ground beef, divided into 4 patties

  • As Needed Salt

  • As Needed Pepper

• 4

  Insert the probe horizontally into the center of a burger patty. Place patties directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Add 2 Tbsp of cheese mixture and continue to cook until cheese is melted and the internal temperature reaches 160˚F.

  500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

• 5

  Place the buns cut-side-down directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and toast for 1 minute.

  500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 2  brioche buns, for serving

• 6

  Remove the burgers and buns from the grill. Build double burgers using two patties for each bun, top with romaine lettuce, and tomato as desired. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  •  Romaine Lettuce, for serving

  •  sliced tomato, for serving