Inside-Out Cheeseburgers

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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.

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Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 cheesburgers

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese

  • 1 pound 90%-lean ground beef

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

  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.

Tips

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.)

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June/July 2005

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264 Calories
16g Fat
1g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cheeseburger
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Added Sugars 3g 6%
Protein 26g 53%
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Vitamin A 460IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Folate 8mcg 2%
Sodium 211mg 9%
Calcium 139mg 11%
Iron 3mg 16%
Magnesium 26mg 6%
Potassium 405mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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