1/2 lb. burger, white american cheese, smoked garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato & onion

Wash and dry the lettuce, tomato, and onion. Slice the tomato and onion into even slices for stacking on the burger later. Set aside.

Prepare Vegetables

In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 minced clove of roasted or smoked garlic. Add 1/2 tsp lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to use.

Prepare Smoked Garlic Aioli

Form 1/2 lb of ground beef into a patty, slightly wider than your burger bun. Make a slight indentation in the center with your thumb to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.

Form the Patty

Season both sides of the patty with salt and pepper. Preheat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and cook the patty for about 3–4 minutes per side for medium doneness.

Season and Cook

When the burger is nearly done, place 1–2 slices of white American cheese on top. Cover the pan or close the grill lid for 30 seconds to 1 minute to melt the cheese.

Melt Cheese

Slice the burger bun and toast the inside on a skillet or grill for 1–2 minutes until golden brown.

Toast the Bun

Spread a generous amount of smoked garlic aioli on the top and bottom buns.

Spread Aioli

On the bottom bun, add a leaf of lettuce, followed by the cooked burger patty with melted cheese. Top with slices of tomato and onion. Cover with the top bun.

Assemble Layers

Serve the burger hot, optionally with your choice of fries, chips, or a pickle on the side.

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