Jul 13 2026
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Kid's Cheeseburger (comes Plain) Recipe

Inspired by Honest Abe's - Downtown
Time30m
Serves1

4 oz patty / american cheese / side / drink

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Cheese

Bun

Sides

Drink

Method

Cooking the Patty

  1. 1

    Prepare the beef

    In a mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Do not overwork the meat to keep it tender.

  2. 2

    Form the patty

    Shape the seasoned beef into a patty about 4 oz (1/4 pound) and make a slight indentation in the center to prevent it from puffing up while cooking.

  3. 3

    Cook the patty

    Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the patty for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired doneness. Add the slice of American cheese on top of the patty during the last minute of cooking to let it melt.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 4

    Toast the bun (optional)

    If desired, lightly toast the hamburger bun on the skillet or grill for about 1 minute until golden brown.

  2. 5

    Assemble the burger

    Place the cooked cheeseburger patty with melted cheese onto the bottom half of the toasted hamburger bun. Top with the other half of the bun.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve with sides and drink

    Serve the cheeseburger with a cup of French fries and a side of ketchup for dipping. Include a cup of apple juice as the drink.

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