Bisonburger mit Pfefferkörnern

Zutaten

• 1 pound ground bison
• 1/4 cup spicy mustard
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 8 teaspoons cracked black pepper
• 8 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar American Blend
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• Leaf lettuce, if desired
• Tomato slices, if desired

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Heat gas grill to medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.

2. 2

   Shape ground bison into 4 patties. Flatten each to 4 inches in diameter.

3. 3

   Combine mustard and Cajun seasoning in bowl; mix well. Reserve 2 tablespoons for buns. Spread one side of each burger patty with remaining mustard mixture.

4. 4

   Sprinkle mustard-side of each burger patty with 2 teaspoons cracked pepper, pressing pepper into mustard slightly.

5. 5

   Place burgers onto grill, pepper-side up. Grill, turning once, 12-14 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 160°F and meat is no longer pink in center. Place 2 slices cheese onto each burger; continue grilling 1-2 minutes or until cheese begins to melt.

6. 6

   Spread bottom half of buns with mustard mixture; top each with lettuce, tomato, burger and top half of bun. Serve immediately.