Grilled Burgers With Horseradish and Cheese

The horseradish makes the burgers stay very juicy and gives them a tangy flavor. The Havarti adds a wonderful richness.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8 burgers

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  ground chuck
• 1⁄2 cup  prepared horseradish
• 1⁄4 cup  minced yellow onion
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 16  slices havarti cheese or 8  ounces cheese, sliced into 8 slices
• 8  large  hamburger buns, split
•  catsup, on the side for serving
•  mayonnaise, on the side for serving
•  mustard, on the side for serving
•  bacon, on the side for serving
•  lettuce, on the side for serving
•  tomatoes, on the side for serving
•  sliced onion, on the side for serving

Directions

1. Put the beef in a large bowl and fold in the horseradish and onions; season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Form into 8 burgers, cover and chill while preparing grill.
3. Grill burgers for 8 minutes per side for medium or 7 minutes for rare.
4. When burgers are almost ready place cheese on top of each and cover the grill for 1 minute to melt the cheese.
5. Remove the burger to a serving plate and toast the buns if desired.
6. Serve the burgers with your favorite condiment and garnishes.