Bacon and Pimento Cheese Burgers – delicious (and easy!) homemade pimento cheese on top burgers with crispy bacon!
Something you may not know about me is that one of my favorite foods is pimento cheese. I don’t know how or why but I have loved it for as long as I can remember.
Almost every week when I do my big grocery shopping trip, I buy a tub of pimento cheese and a bag of those long pretzel rods and then I dip the pretzels in the cheese and that’s all I eat until it’s gone.
I mean, is that not one of the weirder things for someone to be obsessed with?
Pimento cheese on pretzels? And not just pretzels, it has to be the pretzel rods.
So when my dear friend Kita asked me to participate in Burger Month again this year, I knew Bacon and Pimento Cheese Burgers were happening.
How To Make Homemade Pimento Cheese
- Combine shredded cheddar cheese, diced pimento peppers, mayo, and salt and pepper
- Let chill in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving
How To Make Bacon and Pimento Cheese Burgers
- Mix together beef and salt and pepper until combined
- Shape into 4 equal burgers
- Grill over medium-high heat for 4 – 5 minutes per side until the burgers reach desired doneness
- Top with crispy bacon, pimento cheese, and whatever other toppings you want!
What To Serve with Burgers
If you’re a homemade bun kind of person, I love these burger buns for something light and fluffy. If you like a heartier, healthier bun, my Wheat Oat Flax Buns are delicious!
And some side dish ideas:
- Fritos Corn Salad
- Cranberry Almond Broccoli Salad
- Ramen Noodle Salad
- Marshmallow Fruit Salad
- Pineapple Baked Beans
- Cole Slaw Pasta Salad
More Burger Recipes
- Crockpot Cheeseburgers
- Colorado Omelet Burgers
- Buffalo Wing Burgers with Blue Cheese Slaw
- Greek Turkey Burgers
- Doughnut Burgers with Candied Bacon
- Guacamole Bacon Burgers
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Bacon and Pimento Cheese Burgers
Ingredients
For the pimento cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 2 ounce jar diced pimento peppers
- ¼ - ⅓ cup mayo
- salt and pepper to taste
For the burgers:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
- 4 buger buns
- lettuce, tomato, onions, and other toppings if desired
Instructions
- To make the pimento cheese, combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Start with only ¼ cup mayo and add more to reach desired consistency. Cover and let chill for an hour before serving.
- To make the burgers, preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, mix together beef, salt, and pepper until combined. Shape into 4 equal burgers.
- Grill 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until the burgers are cooked through.
- Top with bacon, pimento cheese, and other toppings if you wish!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 691Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 1109mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 47g
nicole @ i am a honey bee says
yes! Pimento Cheese!!!
I love Pimento Cheese. I should be Southern. Ha!
kita says
I feel like an ass because I missed this burger and I have no idea how. I am sorry.
It is one kicking looking burger. I dig the use of pimento cheese – I have got to give that a go, and that bacon on top… heck yeah. We are talking burger perfection. One, I had not had pimento cheese until like… a year ago. (ah! don’t hate me). And I agree 100% the more simple the burger, the better. And you can’t tell they are fat and not perfect – they look great! Thank you so much for joining in for another round of Burger Month! (keep up the practice, I am sure it will be back for 2016)
Jess says
My epic burger creation would contain avocado, cheddar cheese, cream cheese and jalapeno peppers.
Carrie says
Mmm – cheese!
Diane says
I feel the same way about pimento cheese but always make my own. I do use sour cream and a little mayo. Also season with red pepper and whatever other seasonings I find! I love the burger idea! Coming soon to my house!!!
Carolyn @ Cabot says
Sounds like your first pimento cheese was a huge success. -Carolyn @ Cabot
Susan D says
My epic burger takes its cue from my favorite items at a steakhouse. Well seasoned patty layered with bearnaise sauce, lettuce, fried onions and french fries on a toasted bun.
sharon / tpt says
i detect a bacon theme! thank goodness :)
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
I LOVE pimento cheese! Adding it to a burger is pure genius! Pinned :)
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
ok, is there a little Southern in you because I think pimento cheese is a big southern thing! I haven’t had pimento cheese in ages. . so clearly I am missing out. I love this burger! We both made burgers today!