Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLouis' LunchCheeseburgers Recipe

Cheeseburgers Recipe

Inspired by Louis' Lunch
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Burger Assembly

Method

Preparing the Burger Patties

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties, making sure they are slightly larger than the burger buns as they will shrink while cooking.

Cooking the Patties

  1. 3

    Heat the Grill or Skillet

    Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip.

  3. 5

    Add the Cheese

    After flipping, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.

Assembling the Burgers

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

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

  2. 7

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a cooked patty with melted cheese. Top with slices of tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard according to your taste. Place the top half of the bun on each assembled burger.

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