Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsShamrocksJuicy Nookie* Recipe

Juicy Nookie* Recipe

Inspired by Shamrocks
Time40m
Serves2

Our infamous stuffed American cheeseburger.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 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. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 5

    Cook the burgers

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the stuffed patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and the cheese is melted.

Finishing Touches

  1. 6

    Prepare the toppings

    While the burgers are cooking, prepare the toppings by slicing the tomato and gathering the lettuce, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.

  2. 7

    Assemble the burger

    Toast the hamburger buns if desired. Place the cooked stuffed patty on the bottom bun, add lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.

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