Cheesy Cheeseburgers

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
• 4 1/2 -inch cubes pepper jack cheese (about 1 ounce total)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 slices cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
• 4 hamburger buns
• Ketchup, mustard and/or mayonnaise, for spreading (optional)
• Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and/or sliced red onion, for topping
• Pickles, for serving (optional)

1. Divide the beef into 4 equal portions.
2. Press a cube of pepper jack into the center of each and shape the meat around the cheese; form into patties, about 4 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick.
3. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the patties and cook until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes.
6. Flip the patties and top each with a slice of cheddar; cook 4 to 5 more minutes.
7. Meanwhile, toast the hamburger buns and spread with ketchup, mustard and/or mayonnaise.
8. Fill with the burgers and top with lettuce, tomato and/or red onion.
9. Serve with pickles.
10. Per serving: Calories 523; Fat 30 g (Saturated 13 g); Cholesterol116 mg; Sodium 426 mg; Carbohydrate 24 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 37 g
11. Photograph by Christopher Testani

ground beef chuck, pepper, kosher salt, vegetable oil, cheddar cheese, buns, ketchup, tomato, pickles

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/cheesy-cheeseburgers-recipe.html (may not work)