Smoky Cheddar Stack Recipe
A delicious burger featuring smoky cheddar cheese.
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Ingredients
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For the Burger Patties
For the Toppings
Method
Prepare the Burger Patties
- 1
Mix the Beef
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
Cook the Patties
- 3
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of smoky cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to allow the cheese to melt.
Assemble the Burgers
- 6
Prepare the Buns
Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add a layer of lettuce, followed by a cheesy patty, slices of tomato, red onion, and pickles. Drizzle ketchup on top before placing the top half of the bun.
- 8
Serve
Serve the Smoky Cheddar Stacks immediately with your favorite side dishes.
