Jul 14 2026
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Cheese Burger Recipe

Inspired by Frankie's Diner
Time30m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Patties

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until well combined, but do not overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.

Cooking the Patties

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill or Pan

    Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until browned, then flip them over.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    After flipping, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patty reaches your desired doneness.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 6

    Toast the Buns

    If desired, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, then the cooked patty with melted cheese, followed by a slice of tomato. Add ketchup and mustard to taste, then cover with the top half of the bun.

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