Smoky Double Cheeseburger
Burgers grilled indoors take on an outdoor flavor from the smoked cheese mixed in the patties. Watch the timing; cheese can burn.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
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3 oz. smoked cheddar cheese or cheddar cheese, finely shredded (3/4 cup)
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3 green onions, chopped
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2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
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1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
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1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
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1-1/4 lb. ground beef round or ground sirloin
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4 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick onion slices (optional)
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4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
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1/4 cup mango chutney or cranberry relish
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1/2 cup arugula leaves* or watercress
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1 to 2 oz. Asiago or Parmesan cheese, shaved
Directions
1.
In a large bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, smoked cheddar, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and pepper. Add ground beef and mix gently. Firmly shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties; set aside.
2.
Heat a nonstick or well-seasoned grill pan on stovetop over medium-high heat until hot. Reduce heat to medium; add onion slices, if using, to grill pan. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, turning once. Remove from pan.
3.
Add patties to pan. Cook for 9 to 12 minutes or until meat is done (160 degrees F), turning once.
4.
Spread bottoms of hamburger buns with chutney or relish; top with arugula or watercress, patties, onion slices, if using, shaved cheese, and bun top. Makes 4 servings.
For tabletop grill
Preheat grill according to manufacturer's directions. Add onions, if using, to grill. If using a covered grill, close lid. Grill until onions are lightly browned. For covered grill, allow 5 to 7 minutes. (For open grill, allow about 10 minutes.) Remove onions. Add patties to grill. If using a covered grill, close lid. Grill until meat is done (160 degrees F). For a covered grill, allow 4 to 6 minutes. (For open grill, allow about 7 to 8 minutes per side.) Continue as directed in Step 4 above.
Test kitchen tip
Rinse arugula thoroughly, it can be gritty. Dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels before laying on burgers.
Nutrition information
Calories 586, Total Fat 31 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Monounsaturated Fat 11 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 172` mg, Sodium 777 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 11%, Calcium 32%, Iron 31%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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