3 Cheese Stuffed Burger

5 Steps to complete

• 1
  In a medium bowl; combine ground beef, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder mixing until thoroughly combined.
• 2
  Divide beef into 8 equal portions; place each portion between two pieces of wax paper. Flatten each portion to ½-inch thick round patties.
• 3
  Place ½ cup shredded 3-cheese blend in a small mound at the center of 4 patties. Top with a second patty, pinch the edges of the beef to form a tight seal, round out the edges, and flatten slightly to prevent any air pocket from forming. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
• 4
  Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Reduce flame to medium and cook stuffed burgers for 5 to minutes, flipping once, or until burgers reach in internal temperature of 160°F. Or to prepare burgers on an outdoor grill, preheat grill to 375°F and cook for 10 to12 minutes, flipping once, or until burgers reach in internal temperature of 160°F.Remove from grill and allow burgers to rest for 3 to 4 minutes covered.
• 5
  To build one burger; spread 1 tablespoon ketchup on bun bottoms and ½ tablespoon mustard on bun tops. Place burger patty on bun bottom; top with onion, lettuce, tomato, and bun top. Serve and enjoy!