Jul 09 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Nashville’s Hot Chicken
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef burger topped with cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Bun

Method

Prepare the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each into a patty about ¾ inch thick.

Cook the Burger

  1. 3

    Heat the Grill or Skillet

    Preheat a grill or 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 until browned, then flip.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    After flipping, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patty is cooked to your desired doneness.

Assemble the Cheeseburger

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a leaf of lettuce, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.

  3. 8

    Complete the Burger

    Place the top half of the bun on each assembly, pressing down gently to secure.

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