Classic Cheeseburger Recipe
8oz smash burger seared to desired temperature, with lettuce, tomato, red onion and American cheese, topped with housemade thousand island sauce and served on Atlantic City's own Formica bakery brioche roll with a side of Ryfe's signature fries.
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Ingredients
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Burger
Toppings
Fries
Method
Burger Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Patties
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions (6 oz each). Form loosely into balls without compacting too much.
- 2
Season the Patties
Season both sides of each beef ball with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Cook the Patties
Heat a skillet or griddle over high heat. Add the beef ball to the skillet and smash it down with a spatula to form a patty. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until a crust forms. Flip the patty, place a slice of American cheese on top, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and the patty is cooked to your desired temperature.
- 4
Prepare the Brioche Rolls
Toast the brioche rolls on the skillet until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Burger
On the bottom half of each brioche roll, place a leaf of lettuce, followed by a slice of tomato, the cheeseburger patty, and a few slices of red onion. Drizzle the housemade thousand island sauce on top and place the top half of the roll to complete the burger.
- 6
