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We’re elevating the classic cheeseburger by topping our juicy beef patties with a spin on pimento cheese—a beloved Southern spread that at its simplest, features a combo of grated cheese, mayonnaise, and pickled peppers.

Ethan Mick

with Roasted Potatoes

Pimento Cheeseburgers

Ground Beef

Potato Buns

Garlic

Mayonnaise

White Cheddar Or Smoked Gouda Cheese

Sweet Piquante Peppers

Weeknight Hero Spice Blend (Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika & Whole Dried Parsley)

Golden Or Red Potatoes

Ingredients

oven

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with foil. Wash and dry the **potatoes**; halve lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and **half the spice blend**. Stir to thoroughly coat. Transfer to the sheet pan and arrange in an even layer. Roast 23 to 25 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

Prepare & roast the potatoes:

While the potatoes roast, peel and finely chop **1 clove of garlic**; using the flat side of your knife, smash until it resembles a paste (or use a zester). Place the **beef** and **garlic paste** in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Gently mix to combine. Form the mixture into two 1/2-inch-thick patties. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the **patties** and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through (flipping carefully, as the oil may splatter). Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a plate. Loosely cover with foil to keep warm.

Form & cook the patties:

While the patties cook, grate the **cheese** on the large side of a box grater. Finely chop the **peppers**. Halve the **buns**.

Prepare the remaining ingredients:

While the patties continue to cook, in a medium bowl, combine the **grated cheese**, **chopped peppers**, **mayonnaise**, and **remaining spice blend**; season with salt and pepper. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

Make the pimento cheese:

Add the **buns**, cut side down, to the pan of reserved fond. Cook on medium-high 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a work surface. Assemble the burgers using the **toasted buns**, **cooked patties**, and** pimento cheese**. Serve the **burgers** with the **roasted potatoes**. Enjoy!