Name: River City Bistros Classic Cheese Burger Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 slices American cheese slices; 2 pieces buns; 1 cup pickles; 1 cup lettuce; 1 medium tomato; 1 small onion; 4 slices bacon (optional); 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper

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In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form the mixture into two equal patties, about half a pound each.

Prepare the Burger Patties

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

Cook the Patties

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty to melt.

Add Cheese

While the burgers are cooking, slice the buns and toast them on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

Toast the Buns

On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer lettuce, tomato (sliced), onion (sliced), pickles, and the cooked burger patty with melted cheese. If desired, add cooked bacon on top.

Assemble the Burgers

Place the top half of the bun on each assembled burger and serve immediately.

Serve

ground beef

American cheese slices

buns

pickles

lettuce

tomato

onion

bacon (optional)

salt

black pepper

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Make Classic Cheese Burger Recipe in just 30m. A half pound burger, topped with American cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato & onion on a toasted bun. Add Bacon for $2.

Classic Cheese Burger Recipe

Ingredients

Burger Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions