Jul 14 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Columbus Inn
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty with melted cheese, served with fries.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Bun

Fries

Method

Prepare the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties.

Cook the Burger

  1. 3

    Heat a Grill or Pan

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt the cheese.

Prepare the Fries

  1. 6

    Cook the Fries

    Prepare the frozen French fries according to the package instructions, typically baking or frying them until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Season the Fries

    Once cooked, sprinkle with salt to taste.

Assemble the Cheeseburger

  1. 8

    Prepare the Bun

    While the fries are cooking, slice the burger buns in half.

  2. 9

    Build the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a leaf of lettuce, a cooked cheeseburger patty, a slice of tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.

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