In my family we’re pretty traditional when it comes to barbecues – burgers, sausages and that’s about it. I’ve been making my own homemade beef burgers for a while, and whilst we love the traditional barbecue foods, I cannot resist an opportunity to try something new.
In order to keep the family happy I couldn’t stray too far away from the traditional burgers. I therefore decided to take some cheese and put it in the middle of the burger so that when you take a bite, it’s perfectly melted and oozes out.
In the end I decided that I couldn’t make up my mind so I’m sharing both versions and it’s up to you which one you go for.
Homemade Cheese Stuffed Burgers
INGREDIENTS
- 500 g good quality beef mince
- 60 g cheddar cheese - choose your favourite strength
- 1 tsp butter - about 5g
- ½ tsp plain flour
- 1 tbsp milk
- Salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the minced beef into a bowl and break it up slightly, then season with salt (I use about ¼ tsp).
- Grate the cheese (60g)
- Add the grated cheese, butter (1tsp), flour (½ tsp) and milk (1 tbsp) to a small frying pan and cook on a low heat until everything has melted.
- Divide the mince into 4 balls.
- Take two-thirds of one of the balls and form it into a circle about 6cm wide. Now think back to pottery classes at school and use your thumbs to make a dent in the centre of the circle, like you're making a bowl (image 1)
- Pour a quarter of the melted cheese mixture into the indent in the burger (image 2)
- Form the remaining third of mince into a circle with the same width and carefully put in onto the top (image 3). Gently pinch around the edge to join the top to the base and then use your hands to form it into a circle (image 4). You must be very careful for this bit as the melted cheese can ooze out if you're too heavy handed.
- Repeat until you have 4 burgers.
- Cook your burgers on the barbecue or grill for about 15 minutes until cooked through, turning halfway through the cooking time.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Any nutritional information provided is the estimated nutritional information per serving. Please refer to my guide to Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen nutritional information if you would like to learn more about how this is calculated.
Homemade Cheese Stuffed Burgers - The Easy Version
INGREDIENTS
- 500 g good quality beef mince
- 60 g cheddar cheese - choose your favourite strength
- Salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the minced beef into a bowl and break it up slightly, then season with salt (I use about ¼ tsp).
- Cut the cheese (60g) into 4 equal-sized squares.
- Divide the mince into 4 balls.
- Take half of one of the balls and form it into a circle about 6cm wide.
- Push a square of cheese into the centre so that the mince comes about halfway up the side of the cheese.
- Form the remaining half of mince into a circle with the same width and carefully put in onto the top. Gently pinch around the edge to join the top to the base and then use your hands to form it into a circle (if it’s become a little misshapen).
- Cook your burgers on the barbecue or grill for about 15 minutes until cooked through, turning halfway through the cooking time.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Any nutritional information provided is the estimated nutritional information per serving. Please refer to my guide to Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen nutritional information if you would like to learn more about how this is calculated.
Free From/Suitable For (Burger only)…
The ingredients I used to make this recipe are all free from the following allergens. However, please check any labels carefully for allergens you need to avoid as brands can vary and product recipes can change over time.
- Gluten-Free (the easy version only)
- Egg-Free
- Tree Nut-Free
- Peanut-Free
- Sesame-Free
- Soya-Free
- Sulphur Dioxide & Sulphite-Free
- Fish-Free (do not add the optional Worcester sauce)
- Crustacean-Free
- Mollusc-Free
- Celery-Free
- Mustard-Free (do not add the optional mustard)
- Lupin-Free
Rob says
Tried these today, part fried as well as grilled to brown then off a little more, added American style 5spices mix into mince and dice onions, turned out great and ousy and very tasty.
Kim says
Oh yes, this is my type of burger. I love the cheese centre, easy to make, I know what’s in it and tastes so good. Top recipe.
Darren says
I made these on the BBQ for friends today and they really enjoyed them. I opted for the harder version, but didn’t find it too tricky and the instructions were really clear. I noticed the pepperoni burgers, they might be on my list for next time…
Jacqui says
These look really yummy and great pics. I hate photographing burgers.
Charlotte Oates says
I actually don’t mind burgers too much as you can dress them up with nice buns and a bit of salad. My photography nemesis is scones, they can just end up looking like beige lumps!
Craig says
Good recipe, I have always used Baby Bell cheese for stuffed burgers as it fits just right and saves on the washing of the cheese grater. It’s a bit milder but melts just right.
Charlotte Oates says
Ooh, great tip! I’d not thought to try that
Honest mum says
Love a homemade burger, make them for the kids often. Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
Charlotte Oates says
They’re so quick and simple aren’t they! My two love them.
Rosie @Eco-Gites of Lenault says
What a natty way to make burgers more interesting – I bet the cheese centre can get hot mind you. #TastyTuesdays
Charlotte Oates says
Thanks Rosie. I’ve made these quite a lot and I don’t remember having any issues with the hot cheese but maybe bite in carefully just in case!
Mandy says
What a great idea Charlotte and definitely one to try – although it very much feels like BBQ season is OVER with the classic British summer holidays weather we’re getting at the moment! Thanks for linking up to #cookblogshare this week.
Charlotte Oates says
Did it ever really start??? Last year I had a couple of BBQs every week, this year I’ve had a couple all summer. Oh well, at least I’ll have the recipe ready for next year!
Ciara (My Fussy Eater) says
OMG, these look immense!!! Will have to try them this weekend!
Charlotte Oates says
Thanks Ciara. I hope you enjoy them x
Katherine says
Did you know these are called “Juicy Lucys” and originated in Minnesota?! They are a local claim to fame. Peter refuses to try them because he thinks he hates cheese, even though he actually doesn’t and really would love them. Maybe next time we see you, you can trick…er..surprise him with one! They look delicious.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jucy_Lucy
Charlotte Oates says
I didn’t know that, If I’d known I would have tried one when I was there!
I’m not taking responsibility for tricking your husband into eating cheese. You’re going to have to do that one yourself! 🙂
Mummy Tries says
Oh my word they look soooooo good Charlotte! I used to eat these a lot as a kid, except mine came from Iceland LOL!!!
Charlotte Oates says
I can’t really imagine you shopping in Iceland, I picture a quaint organic market packed full of healthy fruit and veg 🙂
Mummy Tries says
Very much all in my past life my lovely, a far cry from now…
Angela says
These look great Charlotte. I love burgers. Can you serve these pink at all? Would the cheese still melt?
Charlotte Oates says
Thanks Angela. I’ve not tried serving them pink before (we’re fans of the well done over here) but I’d imagine that version 1 should still work well as the cheese is already melted before you put it into the burger. Let me know how it goes if you try it.