Cheeseburger Recipe
Juicy beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a toasted bun.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Bun
Method
Preparing the Patty
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties, about ¾ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
Cooking the Burger
- 3
- 4
- 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.
Toasting the Buns
- 6
Butter the Buns
While the patties are cooking, spread butter on the cut sides of the burger buns.
- 7
