Cheeseburger Recipe
This is dairy country – slap some cheese on that burger!
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Condiments
Bun
Method
Burger Patty Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.
Cooking the Burger
- 3
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese
After flipping the patties, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the burger is cooked to your desired doneness.
Assembling the Burger
- 6
Prepare Buns
While the burgers are cooking, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly if desired.
- 7
Add Toppings
On the bottom half of each bun, layer lettuce, sliced tomato, and sliced onion. Place the cooked burger patty with melted cheese on top.
- 8
Final Touches
Add pickles and your choice of condiments (ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise) on top of the patty. Place the top half of the bun to finish.