Michigan Olive Burger

Adapted from https://www.allrecipes.com/michigan-olive-burger-recipe-11732096

Servings: Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sliced green olives with pimientos
1 tablespoon olive brine
1 tablespoon cherry pepper hoagie spread
1 1/4 pounds ground beef
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 hamburger buns
1 cup chopped iceberg lettuce

STEPS

1) Stir cream cheese and mayonnaise together in a bowl until well combined. Stir in olives, brine, and cherry pepper spread. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.

2) Shape beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.

3) Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook, undisturbed, until browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and reduce heat to medium. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 3 to 4 minutes. Top with cheese and allow cheese to melt.

4) Place patties on bottom bun. Top liberally with olive spread. Add lettuce and top bun and serve immediately.