Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon burger seasoning
- 4 ounces pepper jack cheese cut into small cubes
- 4 hamburger buns
- Add your favorite toppings
Instructions
- Combine the ground beef and burger seasoning in a medium bowl. Divide the beef into 8 equal portions, about 2 ounces each.1 pound ground beef, 1 tablespoon burger seasoning
- Flatten each portion into a thin patty, about ½ to ¾-inch thick and slightly wider than the bun.
- Place 1 ounce of your chosen cheese or filling in the center of 4 patties. Top each filled patty with one of the remaining patties.4 ounces pepper jack cheese
- Pinch and crimp the edges to seal, then gently smooth the edges with your hands to make sure the filling is completely enclosed.
- Heat a large skillet over low-medium to medium heat. Add the stuffed patties and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until the burgers are cooked through.
- Transfer the burgers to toasted buns, add your favorite toppings, and serve immediately.4 hamburger buns, Add your favorite toppings
When you flip the burgers, add a lid to ensure the burgers cook through and help melt the cheese.
Notes
- Salt: If your burger seasoning doesn't have salt, consider adding a little to flavor the ground beef.
- Cheese options: Pepper jack, cheddar, or American cheese all work well. For pepper jack, use 1 ounce of small cheese cubes per burger. For bacon cheddar, use ½ ounce shredded cheddar and ½ slice cooked, crumbled bacon per burger. For Juicy Lucy burgers, use 1 ½ slices of American cheese per burger, torn into small pieces.
- Seal the patties well: Pinch and crimp the edges tightly so the cheese stays inside while the burgers cook.
- Ground beef: We used 80/20 ground beef for these stuffed burgers. If using lean beef, cook the burgers over slightly lower heat and avoid pressing them with a spatula.
- Cheese warning: The filling will be very hot right after cooking. Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Storage: Store cooked stuffed burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat over low heat or in the microwave at half power until warmed through.
Nutrition Facts
Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Serving Size
1 burger
Amount per Serving
Calories
435
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
50
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
99
mg
33
%
Sodium
458
mg
19
%
Potassium
486
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
24
g
8
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
281
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
346
mg
35
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
