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Pimento Cheeseburger
(Pimento Cheese Burger)
Pimento cheeseburger is a traditional version of a cheesburger originating from the South, and it's especially popular in South Carolina. It consists of soft burger buns, grilled burger patties, and pimento cheese spread. The pimento spread is made with a base of grated cheddar, mayonnaise, and pimento peppers.
Once assembled, the pimento cheeseburger can be eaten as it is, although some people prefer additional toppings such as lettuce, fried onions, or tomatoes, but those are completely optional.
WHERE TO EAT The best Pimento Cheeseburger in the world (according to food experts)
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Recommended by Visit Spartanburg and 1 other food critic.
"For over 50 years, Ike’s has been serving up delicious burgers to locals and visitors alike. Beat the rush with an early lunch and be sure to grab a seat at the bar for the full experience. From the pimento cheeseburger to many others, you can’t go wrong crafting everything to your liking."
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Recommended by Lonely Planet and 1 other food critic.
"The scratch-made fare inside this busy restaurant is locally sourced and delicious. At lunch, burgers get sassy with toppings such as pimiento cheese, bacon jam, and crispy onions. Great craft-beer selection on tap."
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Recommended by Todd Brock and 1 other food critic.
"The Big Cheese is as basic as it gets at Urban Stack, with chipotle ketchup, balsamic onions, Bibb lettuce, tomato, house sauce, and one of four cheeses. I opted for housemade pimento, which was creamy and gooey with just the right kick. I noticed a lovely seared crust from the flat top that cooked every burger I saw over two visits very evenly."
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Recommended by Stephanie Thornton Woodham and 1 other food critic.
"Another uptown restaurant, The Black Cow serves mouth-watering southern comfort dishes in a rustic atmosphere. If you haven't tried the bacon pimento cheeseburger, head on over there."
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Recommended by Meghan Grant and 1 other food critic.
"Top 10 burgers in North Carolina: Miller's Restaurant - On our way to Bryson City last summer, we made a pitstop in Mocksville for a pimento cheeseburger at Miller’s Restaurant. It’s a quaint restaurant and the pimento cheeseburger is delicious."
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Recommended by Mallory Reutter
"Rita's was just a walk away and since burgers and brunch were on the menu, we were happy campers. An interesting eat was the Pimento Cheeseburger. We all left full and happy!"
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Recommended by Abasi Chapman
"I couldn’t talk about burgers without including the crowd favorite. They use artisan lettuce, “beer” onions, garlic aioli, bacon, pimento cheese and a tomato-onion chutney. Talk about off the charts flavor and texture! The acid of the chutney pulls out nuances that you would otherwise miss amongst the rich aioli and cheeses. It seems to be so well thought out."
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Recommended by Christina Donaghy
"The food was delicious! I had the Chow Daddy’s burger with pimento cheese on top. So good."
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Recommended by The Red Horse Inn
"The Hare and Hound is a local pub with a vintage feel. Their menu offers an elevated spin on traditional southern classics, showcased in their pimento cheeseburger. This establishment is the perfect place to sit back on the outdoor patio to enjoy a hearty, filling meal."
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