Cheese Burger recipe served on a plate, by Honest Abe's - Downtown
Jul 13 2026
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Cheese Burger Recipe

Inspired by Honest Abe's - Downtown
Time30m
Serves4

Classic burger with cheddar cheese.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Burger Assembly

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Burger Patties

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Cooking the Patties

  1. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until a brown crust forms.

  2. 4

    Add Cheese

    Flip the patties and place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patty reaches the desired doneness.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 5

    Prepare the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, slice the hamburger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato (sliced), and a patty with melted cheddar. Top with pickles, ketchup, and mustard to taste. Finally, place the top half of the bun on each burger.

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