Meals Matter

Inside-Out Cheeseburgers

Contributed By: EatingWell
www.eatingwell.com with permission. Photo by Ken Burris.

Why put the cheese on top of the burger when half of it just melts off? Instead, form the burger around the cheese so you can char the meat and safeguard the more delicate flavors. Use any mixture of hard or semihard cheeses—Emmentaler and Gouda or Asiago and Parmigiano-Reggiano also pair well.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese

1/4 cup Shredded Gruyere cheese

1 pound 90%-lean ground beef

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons Paprika

1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat grill to medium-high or preheat the broiler.

2. Combine Cheddar and Gruyere in a small bowl.

3. Gently mix beef, Worcestershire, paprika and pepper in a large bowl, preferably with your hands, without overworking. Shape into 8 thin, 4-inch-wide patties. Mound 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on each of 4 patties, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Cover each with one of the remaining patties. Crimp and seal the edges closed.

4. To grill: Lightly oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the stuffed patties over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes per side for medium-well. (Be sure not to press the burgers as they cook or they’ll split open and the cheese will ooze out.) To broil: Cover a broiler pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Broil the stuffed patties in the upper third of the oven, about 4 minutes per side for medium-well. In either case, let the burgers stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

Cook's Notes

Tip: To oil a grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

Recipe Comments

Commented by: trina

I made these with ground turkey and mozzerella and cheddar cheese. They were easy to make in the broiler and it was a nice surprise to have cheese in the middle. I recommend putting a larger patty on the top to make it easier to seal.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 250
Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 24g
Calcium: 150 mg
Sodium: 164mg
Iron: 2.7 mg
Fiber: 0g