Cheddar Burger Recipe
Flame – grilled burger patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, served on a freshly toasted bun with our signature mayo, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and fresh onion.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties & Seasoning
Buns & Cheese
Fresh Toppings
Signature Mayo
Method
Burger Patties & Seasoning
- 1
Form patties
Divide the ground beef into two equal portions (about 8 oz each). Gently form each portion into a loose ball, then flatten to a 3/4-inch thick patty slightly wider than the bun. Do not overwork the meat. Using your thumb, make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty to reduce puffing during cooking.
- 2
Season
Pat both sides of each patty dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper evenly over each side (reserve remaining salt and pepper for later if desired). Let patties rest at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare other components.
- 3
- 4
Cook patties
Place patties on the hot grill or skillet. Cook without moving for 3–4 minutes to develop a sear. Flip once and cook 2–3 minutes for medium-rare to medium (adjust time for desired doneness). During the last 30–45 seconds of cooking, place one slice of cheddar on each patty and close grill lid or cover skillet to melt cheese for a quick minute.
Buns & Cheese
- 5
Toast buns
While the patties rest (2–3 minutes after cooking), spread about 1 teaspoon unsalted butter on the cut faces of each bun half. Place buns face down on the grill or skillet until golden and lightly crisp, about 30–60 seconds. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Signature Mayo
- 6
Make the mayo
In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch (1/16 tsp) of salt. Whisk until smooth and taste; adjust seasoning to preference. Keep chilled until assembly.
Fresh Toppings & Assembly
- 7
Prepare toppings
Pat lettuce leaves dry and set aside. Trim tomato slices if needed to fit bun. Separate onion into individual rings.
- 8
Assemble burger
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the signature mayo on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a lettuce leaf on the mayo, followed by a slice or two of tomato, then the cheddar-topped burger patty. Add 2 onion rings on top of the patty (or to taste). Spread a thin layer of mayo on the top bun and place it crown-side down on the burger.
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Serve
Serve immediately while hot with optional side of fries or pickles. If preparing for multiple people, keep patties loosely tented with foil for up to 5 minutes before assembling to retain heat.