Pimento (red Pepper) Cheese-bacon Burgers

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup hellmanns mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
• 1/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
• 1/3 cup roasted red pepper, drained and finely chopped
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 4 hamburger buns
• 8 slices thick double smoked bacon, crisp-cooked

Recipe

• 1 combine mayonnaise, salt, pepper and cayenne in large bowl with fork. stir in cheese and roasted peppers. cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, shape ground beef into 4 patties. season, if desired, with salt and black pepper; set aside.
• 3 grill or pan fry burgers, turning once, 8 minutes or until desired doneness. during last 30 seconds of cooking, evenly top each burger with cheese mixture, then cook covered until cheese melts slightly. arrange burgers on buns, then evenly top with bacon.