Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa Mesa Mexican RestaurantCheeseburger Recipe

Cheeseburger Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

A classic cheeseburger featuring a juicy beef patty topped with melted cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, pickles, and your choice of condiments, all nestled in a toasted bun.

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Ingredients

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Cheeseburger Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Patties

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form the mixture into four equal-sized patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty.

  2. 2

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip the patties and place a slice of cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Buns

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

  4. 4

    Assemble the Cheeseburgers

    Place a cooked patty on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Place the top half of the bun on each assembled burger.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the cheeseburgers immediately with your favorite side dishes.

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