Bobby Flay's Tasty Burger Suggestion For Memorial Day Grilling
Bobby Flay has faced plenty of culinary challenges over his long-spanning career. The chef, cookbook author, and owner of the burger chain Bobby's Burgers has developed expertise in cooking almost any dish to perfection. And of course, this also applies to the art of burger making. His guidance is simple and is a surefire way to up your grill game for Memorial Day. According to the Wall Street Journal, Flay suggests perking up your summer burger with pimento cheese.
This quintessentially Southern cheese dip consists of shredded cheddar cheese mixed with mayonnaise and pimento peppers. It is the perfect dip for crackers or carrots, and it makes an excellent substitute for American cheese in a grilled cheese sandwich. But you might want to broaden your pimento cheese horizons beyond its typical applications. This dip is the perfect one-stop topping for your burger since it combines two already-popular burger toppings: mayo and cheese. Flay claims that when you add pimento cheese to your burger when it's fresh off the grill, the cheese melts into your burger, ensuring an even temperature and a gooey texture in your cheese. This will surely turn your run-of-the-mill burger into a true grill-top delight.
What pimento cheese adds to a burger
Although it was first invented in the early 20th century, pimento cheese has exploded in popularity in recent years. The mix of cheese and mayo with peppers doesn't just add a signature cheese flavor to your burger, it also adds a pop of flavor thanks to the seasoning and peppers mixed into its base. Mayonnaise adds a tang that can perk up almost any burger.
If you really want to turn up the pimento cheese factor, Bobby Flay suggests that you whip up a simple batch of homemade pimento cheese to add to your burger, rather than reaching for the stuff in the plastic container. Flay adds cayenne and black pepper to his recipe for extra flavor (per the Wall Street Journal). Homemade pimento cheese also carries the added benefit of customization. Elevating your pimento cheese with tangy additions like mustard or Worcestershire sauce takes it to another level. You can also enhance your pimento cheese with additions such as pickled jalapeños for a spicy kick, or bacon if you'd like to take a more savory route.
And, hey, you can always use the leftover homemade pimento cheese to make a nice grilled cheese sandwich. But if you just can't wait that long, no one would judge you if you ate a scoop or two right from the container.