Lockbox cheeseburger Recipe
brioche bun, lettuce, onion, bread & butter pickles, american cheese, special sauce, french fries
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Ingredients
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Burger
Special Sauce
Fries
Method
Special Sauce
- 1
Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder and hot sauce (if using) in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and chill for at least 15 minutes so flavors meld. Makes about 3/4 cup.
Fries
- 2
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread frozen fries on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and toss with 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Bake for 18–25 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Keep warm.
Burger
- 3
Form patties
Divide the 1 lb ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 oz each). Gently form each portion into a 3.5–4 inch patty about 3/4 inch thick. Make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent excessive puffing during cooking. Do not overwork the meat.
- 4
Season
Season both sides of the patties evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper just before cooking.
- 5
Toast buns
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Spread 1 tbsp softened butter over the cut sides of the brioche buns (approx. 1/2 tbsp per cut side). Place buns, cut-side down, on the hot skillet and toast until golden, about 1–2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 6
Cook patties
Increase heat to medium-high. Add a light coating of oil to the pan if it’s dry. Place patties on the hot surface and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes. Flip and immediately place a slice of American cheese on each patty. Cook another 2–3 minutes for medium (adjust time for desired doneness). For extra melting, cover the pan for the last 30–60 seconds.
- 7
Assemble burgers
Place bottom bun on a plate, spread about 1–2 tbsp of the special sauce on the bottom bun. Add a lettuce leaf, then the cheeseburger patty. Top the patty with 2 slices of bread & butter pickles and a few rings of red onion. Spread 1 tbsp special sauce on the top bun and place it over the burger. Serve immediately with hot fries.