Jul 14 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mixing the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Forming the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up while cooking.

Cooking the Burger Patties

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill or Pan

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. If using a skillet, add a little oil to prevent sticking.

  2. 4

    Cooking the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Add a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty for the last minute of cooking to melt.

Preparing the Toppings

  1. 5

    Slicing the Tomato

    While the patties are cooking, slice the tomato into thin rounds.

  2. 6

    Washing the Lettuce

    Rinse the lettuce leaves under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.

Assembling the Cheeseburger

  1. 7

    Toasting the Buns (optional)

    If desired, toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 8

    Building the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, ketchup, and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plating the Cheeseburger

    Serve the cheeseburgers immediately while hot, with your choice of sides such as fries or a salad.

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