Better Butter Burger

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   For the compound butter: Stir together the butter, basil, parsley, tarragon, cayenne and garlic; season with salt and pepper.

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   Spoon the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap in a 6-inch-long mound.

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   Fold the plastic wrap over the mixture to enclose it, and roll it to form a log about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.

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   Chill until firm, about 2 hours.

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   For the roasted garlic aioli: Blend the mayonnaise, lime juice, paprika, cayenne, cumin and garlic in a food processor until smooth.

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   For the burgers: Preheat the oven to broil.

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   Form the ground beef into 4 patties.

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   Stuff a slice of the compound butter inside each and broil the burgers to the desired doneness.

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   Add another slice of the butter to the top of each burger, followed by a slice of cheese.

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    Broil briefly, just until the cheese melts.

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    Serve on buns with a small mound of the aioli on top of the cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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