Jul 14 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Sizzling Lunch
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, and tomato

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Ingredients

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Patty

Toppings

Bun

Method

Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef Patty

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent it from puffing up while cooking.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

  2. 4

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt the cheese.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster if desired.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Cheeseburger

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato (sliced from the medium tomato), ketchup, and mustard. Top with the other half of the bun.

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