Cheeseburger Recipe
Classic burger with melted cheddar.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Cheese and Toppings
Buns
Method
Preparing the Patties
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
- 2
Shape the Patties
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.
- 3
- 4
Add Cheese
After flipping the patties, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.
Assembling the Burger
- 5
Toast the Buns
Optional: Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of each bun, layer lettuce, a slice of tomato, and the cooked cheeseburger patty.
- 7
- 8
Complete the Burger
Place the top half of the bun on each assembled burger.