Stuffed Cheeseburgers with Peppers, Onions and Basil Garlic Mayo
| July 30, 2010 | Posted by Reeni under Beef recipes, Burgers |
On the menu today is a mouth-watering burger recipe with a surprise in the middle! The burgers are filled with two kinds of cheese and topped with fried green pepper and onion strips and a dollop of basil garlic mayo. It’s all kinds of wonderful! Incredibly juicy, tender and completely delicious.
I used a mix of extra sharp cheddar and Monterrey jack for the filling. Cheese is such a flexible ingredient that you can use whatever suits your fancy. Pepper jack would be nice or a smoked provolone or mozzarella. The aioli is made with garlic, lemon, fresh basil and mayo. It adds a nice zesty brightness to the burger. A little pungent, a little sweet and lots of flavor.
In a few easy steps you can take a dull, run-of-the-mill burger and give it pizazz. Something we can all love and appreciate in a burger!
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Stuffed Cheeseburgers with Fried Peppers, Onions & Basil Garlic Mayo
(by Reeni)(makes 3 burgers)
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 cup Mayonnaise (like Hellmann’s or Best Foods)
1/3 cup Fresh Basil leaves, chopped or cut in a chiffonade
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
Salt and Black Pepper
1 pound 80-85% Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
Olive Oil, for sauteing
1 Green Bell Pepper, cut into strips
1 Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
3 ounces Extra Sharp Cheddar and/or Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded or sliced
Hamburger Buns or Rolls
1. Make the flavored mayonnaise by pureeing the garlic and mayo together in the food processor or by mincing the garlic and whisking into the mayo. Whisk in basil and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.
2. To make the patties divide the meat into 3 equal pieces. Divide each piece in two – one piece being slightly bigger than the other. Use the bigger portion to make a patty and press the centers in to carve out a bowl. Make a ‘lid’ to fit the bowl with the smaller piece. Fill the bowls with cheese and put the lids on pressing the seams together well to form the burger. Season well with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a large saute pan or skillet over medium-low heat, cover the bottom with oil. Fry the peppers and onions until tender and browned. Season well with salt and pepper.
4. Meanwhile, cook the burgers any way you desire.
5. Serve on buns topped with peppers/onions and basil garlic mayo. Slice in half using a serrated knife to allow the cheese to cool off before biting into. There is a danger of being burned on the molten and steamy cheese.
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To form a stuffed burger you need two patties, one a little bigger than the other.
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your aioli sounds great. "dressing up" the mayo makes such a huge difference on burgers and it's so easy to do.
What a great burger idea.
burger looks delicious !!I wish you a good week
Ohhhhh, I want a burger now. You had me at stuffed burger. That looks so good.
Like your step-by-step self-explanatory photos.
You know how to make food looks so good.
This burger has me drooling!!
So delicious looking. A great idea that I love!
Wow. Now that is one heck of a burger! What's better than a cheese-filled hunk of meat?!I've never really made my own burgers. I definitely need to try this one out!Jax x
What a heavenly treat! Reeni, you are truly a comfort food queen.
Wow such a filling one !! More Healthier too :)Lavanya http://www.lavsblog.com
You know, I'm just going to stop making burgers. That's it, I'm done. Reeni, would you be my burger chef?
Oh man! SO glad I saw this before putting together my Saturday nite burgers! I'm using banana peppers and basil from my garden, and luckily have all else! Looks fantastic! My crew is in for a surprise…
Wow, this burger should be listed in a hall of fame somewhere – it is beyond category as it were.
That burger is mouthwatering! The basil garlic mayo would be a great alternative to the usual mayo or ketchup
Wow what a burger!
You are making me hungry. What a great idea to stuff the cheese in the patty. The topping sounds fantastic too!
Okay, this looks ridiculously tasty! It's not even 10 a.m. and I want one!http://hannahinthekitchen.blogspot.com/
That is a gorgeous looking burger! I like what you've put together with the peppers, cheese and garlicy mayo.
Ohohhhhhhh, what a rich burger dear ^__^ Have a grat week end, thanks for your lovely comment :X
Oh Heaven's to Betsy Reeni, that is one scrumptious burger! Luv the basil mayo; simply the topping on the "cake."Thanks for sharing…
This burger looks really awesome. If I had one hot and ready, I'd eat it for breakfast! I love peppers and onions!
These burgers are SERIOUSLY loaded! I'm coming over the next time you barbecue. These are giving Bobby's burgers a serious run for their money. The basil garlic mayo sounds fantastic…and I don't even LIKE mayo.
A very mouth watering burger, i feel like biting it…yum!
That is one gorgeous burger! Loving that garlic-basil mayo too–Yum!
Ahhh, looks delicious! I love how you cut it in half so we can see all the oozy deliciousness….
The stuffed burger is a great idea! I like the sound of gralic-basil mayo..The Peach Kitchenpeach and thingsblowing peachkisses
No burger is boring here.Mimi
These burgers look so juicy. I love the ingredients you have used!
Wow…a stuffed burger! This would be such a wonderful surprise. You could fill almost anything with cheese and I would be a happy girl!
Reeeni,That is delicious Burgers, i love peppers, onion and basil garlic mayo. Nice one.
These are such awesome looking stuffed burgers! Love the garlic basil mayo!
This looks SO good! Definitely adding it to my list of "must try" recipes :)
These look fantastic! They remind of the "inside out burger" at Noshi's hot dog restaurant in POK. I love the addition of basil too. There is always tons of that in the summer!
These burgers are definitely drool-worthy! YUMMY! Happy Friday!
You make the best burgers ever! Your ideas are endless! This one looks fabulous!Hugs to Moon!
Now THAT is a hamburger!
good lord woman! you and these fabulous burgers! we need to get you a burger truck!!!
OMG!!! That looks amazing Reeni. I'm having burgers tonight too but yours looks better. Can I come for supper?
Burger, cheese, peppers & onion? I wish I was eating at your house! Looks awesome!
Oh cheese, I love cheese, this one has to be a winner.
I've filled burgers with cheddar cheese before, but those look wonderful!
Reeni, you had me at "stuffed cheese"! These burgers sound fantastic and that basil mayo sounds good enough to eat it with a spoon. Thanks for sharing!
Man you never cease to amazing with these awesome burgers~
I love your instructions pics, tasty burger for sure
I am just about to get to bed and your post comes up. How am I am now meant to rest? I will be tossing and turning.Awesome burger.Wishing you a great weekend ♥
I also recently made a basil garlic mayo! I think it dresses up any kind of sandwich:)
There is nothing like a good, juicy burger, and loaded with cheese and topped with onions and peppers and garlic mayo..OMG; that is over the top yum! Another amazing recipe..thanks:)
lovely herb mayo,cheese…ahhhhhhhhh..simply mouthwatering burger..would love to try with chicken though.yummylicious cg
THAT is mouth-watering!! Have a great weekend,anne http://www.anniebakes.net