Cheddar Cheeseburger Recipe
Make Cheddar Cheeseburger Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Cheese
Buns & Build
Optional/add-ons
Method
Burger Patties
Form patties
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 ounces each). Gently shape each portion into a patty about 3/4-inch thick and a little wider than the bun. Do not overwork the meat. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to reduce puffing during cooking.
Cook
Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 3–4 minutes). Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and spread. Place patties seasoned-side down and cook for 3–4 minutes without pressing. Flip and cook the second side 2–3 minutes for medium (adjust time for desired doneness).
Melt cheese
About 1 minute before the patties are done, place one slice of sharp cheddar on each patty. Cover the skillet with a lid or a large bowl for 30–60 seconds to trap steam and fully melt the cheese.
Buns & Build
Toast buns
While patties cook, split the buns and spread softened butter on the cut sides (about 1/2 tablespoon per bun). Place cut sides down on a separate skillet or the same griddle over medium heat and toast until golden brown, about 1–2 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
Prepare condiments & produce
Mix or portion condiments: place 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon mustard, and 1 teaspoon ketchup on the underside of each top or bottom bun as preferred. Slice tomato into 4 even slices and separate lettuce leaves. Thinly slice the red onion into rings and set out pickle slices.
Assemble burgers
Place the bottom bun on a plate, add a lettuce leaf, then the cheddar-topped patty. Top the patty with 1–2 pickle slices, a tomato slice, and a few onion rings. Spread condiments on the top bun and close the burger. If using optional bacon, add 1 slice on top of the cheese before pickles. Serve immediately.
Optional/add-ons
Bacon (if using)
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6–8 minutes, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels. Add one slice to each burger just after cheese melts so it warms slightly before assembling.