Junior Cheeseburger With American Cheese Recipe
Topped with lettuce, tomato, and pickle.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Bun
Method
Burger Preparation
- 1
Mix the Patty Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined.
- 2
Form the Burger Patty
Shape the beef mixture into a round patty about 3/4 inch thick.
- 3
- 4
Add Cheese
After flipping, place the American cheese slice on top of the patty and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and the patty is cooked to your desired doneness.
Assemble the Cheeseburger
- 5
Prepare the Bun
While the patty is cooking, slice the hamburger bun in half and toast it lightly if desired.
- 6
Add Toppings
Once the patty is done, place it on the bottom half of the bun. Top it with a leaf of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and two slices of pickles.
- 7
Finish the Burger
Cover with the top half of the bun, press down lightly, and your Junior Cheeseburger is ready to serve.
