Cheesy Cheeseburgers

These burgers get twice the cheese! Some in the middle and some on top!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 burgers

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup ripe olives, chopped
• 2  tablespoons ripe olives, chopped
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  hot sauce
• 1 3⁄4 lbs  ground chuck
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 6  slices monterey jack cheese

Directions

1. Combine the 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, ripe olives (1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp) and hot sauce. Shape the cheese/olive mixture into 6 balls. Set aside.
2. Combine the ground chuck, onion, salt, and pepper. Stir well and shape into 12 patties.
3. Place a cheese ball in the center of 6 patties; flatten the cheese balls slightly. Top with the remaining 6 patties, pressing the edges to seal. Make sure you seal these well.
4. Cook, covered with the grill lid, over medium-hot coals (350 to 400 degrees) for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until done. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, place a slice of Monterey Jack cheese on each patty. Enjoy!