The Best Smoked Bacon Pimento Cheese Burgers

Fire up the smoker and let’s make the best burger you’ll ever sink your teeth into this summer. It’s juicy, smoky, and loaded with bold Southern Flavor. This is the ultimate backyard BBQ showstopper that’ll instantly crown you the grill master of the neighborhood!

Let’s Up Your Burger Game

Y’all, I’m telling you, in all of my almost 40 years as a Pit Master, smoking your burgers is the true secret to a PHENOMENAL burger! The best part is that I’ve already given you the viral base recipes to put it together! This follow-on recipe instantly soared to the top as one of my absolute favorites ever.

The base recipes —smoked brisket burgers, crispy bacon rings, and Southern pimento cheese spread — have gone viral for good reason. Now I’m showing you how to put them together to make one of the best burgers you’ll ever take a bite of!

Pimento Bacon Cheese Burgers Ingredients

I will say it until I’m blue in the face… stop buying pre-ground/packaged ground meat. You have no idea what’s actually in it. Buy a whole brisket or roast and have the butcher grind it for you.

I only make burgers with ground brisket and short rib, or all brisket, but this also works with 80/20 burgers. But if it’s in your budget, try it my way. It’s so worth it as the flavor is insane!

• Ground Brisket Burgers Seasoned with Chupacabra Brisket Magic Seasoning
• Pimento Cheese
• Crispy Bacon Rings
• Burger Buns
• Any Additional Toppings

Chef Lori’s Tip For AMAZING Burgers

CHILL OUT: When you’re grilling burgers, you want your meat to be as cold as possible. For grilling, this helps them retain their shape and hold their moisture. In smoking, it also helps them absorb more smoke.

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How to Shape Burgers

This requires only a handful of steps, as it’s super simple. The biggest thing to remember is not to overwork the meat when mixing in the seasonings. Overworking it will lead to a tough burger.

1. Add the ground brisket to a large bowl.
2. Sprinkle in some of the Chupacabra Brisket Magic Seasoning and gently mix to incorporate.
3. Divide the mixture into 6. I form each patty first by hand to make a burger, but then I put it in my burger press to get a nice, tight form.
4. Place the shaped patties on a parchment-lined pan, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for an hour.

How to Make Pimento Cheese Spread

1. Whisk together your seasonings and sprinkle them over the freshly shredded cheddar cheese. Give the cheese a few mixes to ensure the seasoning is evenly dispersed.
2. Add the drained pimentos, cream cheese, and mayo. Mix until thoroughly combined. Since my cream cheese was super soft, I mixed it by hand. Some folks use a hand or stand mixer with the paddle attachment. You can if that’s easier.
3. Serve immediately or store in the fridge, covered, for a week

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What I love about my Yoder Smokers YS640 is that it’s not just a smoker; it’s a smoker that’s also a grill. It’s a grill, an oven, a cold-smoker, and so much more. From pizza to breads, reverse-seared tomahawks to cold-smoked cheese, this thing is THE BEST on the market!

1. When you’re ready to smoke the burgers, plug in the smoker, fill the hopper with pellets (I used a competition blend), and set the temperature to 250.
2. Place the burgers on the top shelf, insert a MEATER thermometer, and smoke until the internal temp reads 150°F.
3. Before smoking, sprinkle the remaining Chupacabra Brisket Magic Seasoning on the burgers. Remove them from the smoker onto a dish and loosely cover. Remove the diffuser cover and full plate if desired. Increase the smoker to 400°F. Place the burgers into the smoker over the flames. At this point, add cheese if desired and sear until the internal temperature reads 160-165.

How to Layer a Pimento Cheese Bacon Burger

So when it comes to sandwiches and burgers, I’m all about structural integrity. Nothing is worse than taking a bite into a beautiful creation only to have everything slide out the other side.

1. To the bottom of the burger bun, add a few lettuce leaves. Top with a prepared cheeseburger and 1-2 crispy bacon rings. Top with two heaping tablespoons of Pimento Cheese.
2. Add any additional toppings if desired and place on the top part of the bun.
3. Take a bite and enjoy one of the best burgers ever!

Bacon Pimento Cheese Burger FAQs

• Can I use pre-made patties? Of course. I’ve always advised living within your means and sticking to your budget. None of us has “Oprah money.” But instead, next time, chuck roast or even brisket is on sale, buy that and ask your butcher to grind it up into burger meat. It’s worth it, and it’s so much better!
• I don’t have a smoker; how else can I make these? First, consider adding a smoker to your wish list, as it’s a true game changer. However, you can also grill or pan-fry them. Smoking them leaves them incredibly juicy and gives them a much deeper flavor.

What to Serve With Pimento Cheese Burgers

I gotta go traditional and say crispy fries and pickles, but here are some other favorites that pair perfectly with these burgers:

• Italian Arugula Blueberry Pastina Salad
• Smoked Garlic Onion Parmesan Potato Chips
• Creamy & Easy 5-Cheese Smoked Mac & Cheese
• Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers
• Diner-Style Coleslaw

The Best Smoked Bacon Pimento Cheese Burgers Recipe

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Fire up the smoker and let’s make the best burger you’ll ever sink your teeth into this summer. It’s juicy, smoky, and loaded with bold Southern Flavor. This is the ultimate backyard BBQ showstopper that’ll instantly crown you the grill master of the neighborhood!

• Author: Lori
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 6 burgers
• Category: burgers, smoked meats, cheeseburgers, game day, appetizers, tailgating foods, easy recipes, bacon cheeseburgers
• Method: smoker
• Cuisine: burgers, smoked meats, cheeseburgers, game day, appetizers, tailgating foods, easy recipes, bacon cheeseburgers

Ingredients

• 6 Smoked Brisket Cheese Burgers
• 1 cup Pimento Cheese, room temperature
• 6–12 Crispy Bacon Rings
• 6 Burger Buns, grilled/toasted
• Any additional Burger Toppings

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Instructions

1. To the bottom of the burger bun, add a few lettuce leaves. Top with a prepared cheeseburger and 1-2 crispy bacon rings. Top with two heaping tablespoons of Pimento Cheese.
2. Add any additional toppings if desired and place on the top part of the bun.
3. Take a bite and enjoy one of the best burgers ever!

Notes

*Times do not include smoking the burgers

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