Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSpillway Bar and GrillCheeseburger Recipe

Cheeseburger Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Toppings

Buns

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients needed for the cheeseburger. Rinse the lettuce leaves, slice the tomato, and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Burger Patties

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overwork the meat.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Form the Patties

    Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties that are slightly larger than the buns, as they will shrink while cooking.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip them over and place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.

  3. 5

    Toast the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, place the burger buns on the grill or skillet and toast them lightly until golden brown.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Cheeseburger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a cheeseburger patty. Top with a slice of tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard to taste. Finish with the top half of the bun.

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