Jul 14 2026
Max's Cheeseburger Recipe
Inspired by Max Downtown
Time30m
Serves2
sharp american cheese, crispy onion, arugula, tomato, bbq aioli
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Patties
In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into two equal patties.
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each bun, layer arugula, the cooked beef patty with melted cheese, crispy onions, and tomato slices. Drizzle with BBQ aioli (see note) and top with the other half of the bun.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

