Jul 14 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Big Wheel Burger COOK ST
Time30m
Serves4

Burger + American cheddar cheese (milk based... the best!).

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Burger Assembly

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the meat mixture

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined; do not overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the patties

    Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about ¾ inch thick, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent puffing while cooking.

Cooking the Burger Patties

  1. 3

    Preheat the grill or skillet

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook the patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and add a slice of American cheddar cheese on top of each patty. Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 5

    Toast the buns

    While the patties are cooking, you can toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly browned.

  2. 6

    Assemble the burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer a lettuce leaf, a cooked burger patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, a few pickle slices, and your desired amount of ketchup and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.

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