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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Cheese Filling
Toppings
Method
Burger Patty Preparation
- 1
Prepare the beef mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Divide and shape the patties
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a thin patty, approximately 1/2 inch thick, making sure to create a slight indentation in the center of each patty.
Cheese Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix the cheese filling
In a separate bowl, mix the shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, and chopped chives until well combined.
Assembling the Burger
- 4
Stuff the patties
Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of two of the patties. Top with the remaining two patties, sealing the edges tightly to encase the cheese filling.
- 5
Finishing Touches
- 6
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