Inside-Out Cheeseburgers

Why put the cheese on top of the burger when half of it just melts off? Instead, form the burger around the cheese so you can char the meat and safeguard the more delicate flavors. Use any mixture of hard or semihard cheeses--Emmentaler and Gouda or Asiago and Parmigiano-Reggiano also pair well.

Makes: 4 servings

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

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READER'S COMMENT:

"Wonderful! I used a smoked gouda/cheddar combo and smoked paprika (what I had) and it was sooo delicious! Next time will try with the bacon someone recommended. Also, love the idea of making these as meatballs for a party - Genius! :)...