Looking for a burger that's packed full of big, bold flavors, and is lip-smacking good? Then listen carefully because this Dilly Swiss Cheese Burger is calling your name.
*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2015. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.
The idea for this burger came to me while I was in the grocery store trying to figure out a tasty idea for dinner that night. Since I love Swiss cheese, and my husband loves Cuban sandwiches, this burger is a delicious combination of the two and is something we both enjoyed.
When I work on recipes, I don't always have specific ideas in mind before I start. With this burger, all I knew is that I wanted to use a beef and pork mixture, stuff it full of chopped dill pickles, and top it with Swiss cheese. The rest just sort of happened after I took out the mixing bowl.
This recipe makes eight quarter-pound burgers. If however, you decide that you'd like to make only 4, this recipe is easy enough to half. For example: Instead of using one pound of ground beef and one pound of ground pork, use ½ pound of ground beef, ½ pound of ground pork, and so on.
These burgers can be cooked in the oven, in a skillet on the stovetop, or outside on the grill. I'm sharing the cooking directions for all three variations with the following recipe.
DILLY SWISS BURGER {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
Yield: 8 burgers Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 13-15 minutes
1 pound of ground beef
1 pound of ground pork
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
½ cup finely chopped dill pickles
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
8 slices of Swiss Cheese
8 buns (I like pretzel buns)
toppings of your choice
-In a large bowl, mix together the first seven ingredients and form into patties (approximately ⅔ cup of meat per patty). Season the patties liberally with salt and pepper.
-To cook on the stovetop: Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the burgers to the preheated skillet and brown on each side (approximately 5-7 minutes per side).
-To cook in the oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a rack. Place the burgers on the rack and cook in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
-To cook on the grill: Cook over medium/high heat for 5-6 minutes per side.
-Top each burger with a slice of Swiss cheese and place each burger on a bun of your choosing.
-Serve immediately with toppings of your choice (not pictured). Red onion, lettuce, mustard, mayonnaise, tomatoes, etc.
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Souffle Bombay says
I love a good burger, not sure why however I'd rather eat a homemade one that one out! Weird right??
Kim Bee says
Nothing better than a great burger. I love that you combined meats, that's the best way to get a great burger.
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says
OH, I love that there are actually pickles in the burger - brilliant idea! I love swiss (and Cubans) too, so I know I'd enjoy this!
Serene Herrera says
Love the Cuban influence in the burger!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
What a fantastic burger! Love all of the zesty flavors you've added!
The Food Hunter says
What a great idea to stuff the burger with pickles...i've got to try this
lauren kelly says
I absolutely LOVE the flavors in this burger! YUM!
brenda@sugarfreemom says
Mixing beef and pork really makes a tasty burger!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Mmm I love swiss cheese - yum!! Love that you came up with this idea in the grocery store!
Tonia Larson says
What a delicious burger! My family would love these!
Lauren says
What a creative burger idea!
Karyn Granrud says
Ok! Bookmarking this for our next burger night! Sounds just great!
Angie says
I've been craving burgers all week! This swiss burger looks so amazing. I want to make it tonight!
Ginny McMeans says
Dill and swiss are made for each other. I'm getting out the grill pan for the hubby.
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
I can imagine how flavorful these burgers must be with all those wonderful ingredients. They look delicious!
Kacey Joanette says
To think I used to hate dill and pickles!! I know, I am strange but this burger sounds so appealing! Need to make this next BBQ season 🙂
Amy Stafford says
I love dill and this burger looks perfectly juicy and delicious!
Dessert for Two says
I love dill in everything-this looks great!