Michigan Olive Burger
Yields 4 servings

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

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.

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

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.

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