Classic Cheeseburger Recipe
Burger with melted American on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles & roasted garlic aioli.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Burger Directions
- 1
Prepare the Roasted Garlic Aioli
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the tops off the garlic cloves and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap in foil and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft. Once cooled, squeeze the garlic into a bowl, add mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- 2
Prepare the Burger Patties
In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.
- 3
- 4
Toast the Buns
While the patties are cooking, cut the buns in half and toast them on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 5
Assemble the Burgers
Spread a generous amount of roasted garlic aioli on the bottom half of each bun. Add lettuce, a slice of tomato, the cheese-topped patty, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.





