It’s insanely creamy and oozing with cheese to the point that the entire burger gets completely covered in a blanket of cheesy goodness.

To make them, you start with a simple homemade beef patty made from ground chuck, some Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. Grill them until nearly done and then top with enough pimento cheese to make a serious mess.

This is a need a whole stack of napkins kind of burger. And maybe a few wet wipes too.

What Type of Ground Beef To Use?

I recommend using ground chuck (80/20) or an 85/15 lean ground beef. They both have enough fat in it to produce a really flavorful and juicy burger. If you use ground beef that is too lean, your burgers will be dry and tough and lacking in flavor.

How To Serve Southern Pimento Cheese Burgers

I’ve just added lettuce to keep it simple, but bacon and onion would also be delicious. Serve with some Buttermilk Coleslawand Root Beer Baked Beans for an amazing southern cookout.

Recipe Tips

The pimento cheese can be made up to 5 days in advance. Wrap well with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.
This recipe has just a touch of cayenne pepper in the pimento cheese. To make it spicier, double the amount of cayenne or add a finely diced jalapeno pepper to the pimento cheese.
Be sure not to overcook the burgers. An instant-read thermometer is helpful. For medium, cook until burgers reach a temperature of 140 to 145 degrees F.

What To Do With Leftover Pimento Cheese

Leftover pimento cheese can be used to make sandwiches or as a dip for corn chips or fritos. Or try one of these recipes: Pimento Cheese Pizza, Pimento Cheese Omelet, or Pimiento Cheese Spirals.