Jul 14 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Double T Diner
Time30m
Serves2

Classic burger with cheese.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef with 1 tsp of salt, 0.5 tsp of black pepper, and 0.5 tsp of garlic powder. Mix until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each portion into a patty, about ¾ inch thick.

Cooking the Patty

  1. 3

    Heat 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 and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add the Cheese

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

Assembling the Burger

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.

  2. 7

    Layer the Toppings

    On the bottom half of each bun, layer with lettuce, a cooked patty with melted cheese, tomato slices (from 1 medium tomato), pickles, ketchup, and mustard.

  3. 8

    Complete the Burger

    Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

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