Jul 14 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Burgers and Brew
Time30m
Serves4

Classic burger with cheese.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Toppings

Bun

Method

Preparation of Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Shape the Patties

    Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, ensuring they are slightly larger than the burger buns since they will shrink while cooking.

Cooking the Patties

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill or Skillet

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.

Assembling the Cheeseburger

  1. 5

    Prepare the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns in half and toast them on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Burger

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

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve Hot

    Serve the cheeseburgers immediately with your choice of side dishes such as fries or a salad.

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