CHOPPED KITCHEN

Pimento Cheeseburgers

with Sweet Potato Oven Fries

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Servings 8-10

Tonight, the classic cheeseburger gets an easy, Southern-style lift from pimento cheese —a zesty spread made with cheddar, mayo, pickled peppers, and spices. Weʼre serving our burgers with sweet potato oven fries for a flavorful, seasonal twist on the usual side.

Ingredients
  • 2 Potato Buns
  • 1 Sweet Potato
  • 2 oz Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 oz Sweet Piquante Peppers
  • 2 Tbsps Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Pimento Cheese Spice Blend (Garlic Powder, Ground Yellow Mustard, & Sugar)
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    1 Prepare & roast the sweet potato:

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    Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut the sweet potato lengthwise into 1-inch wedges. Transfer to a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer, skin side down. Roast 21 to 23 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Set aside in a warm place.

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    2 Prepare the remaining ingredients:

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    While the sweet potato roasts, grate the cheese on the large side of a box grater. Place in a medium bowl. Finely chop the peppers. Halve the buns.

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    3 Make the pimento cheese:

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    While the sweet potato continues to roast, add the mayonnaise, spice blend, and peppers to the bowl of cheese. Stir to thoroughly combine; season with salt and pepper to taste.