5. Smoked Pimento Cheeseburger
Southern ingredients and preparations are trending on menus, and pimento cheese is one of the favorites. At Illegal Food in Atlanta, chef Lingenfelter menus a housemade smoky version that tops one of his burgers. It's a blend of cream cheese, hot sauce, smoked paprika, fire-roasted red peppers and seasonings. Pickled ramps add color and flavor contrast. The burger itself is ground beef brisket.
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