Jul 14 2026
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Cheese Burger Recipe

Inspired by Stuft Burger Bar
Time30m
Serves2

Classic burger topped with American cheese.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Burger Assembly

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix gently until all ingredients are combined.

  2. 2

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty that is approximately ¾ inch thick.

Cooking the Burger

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill or Skillet

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until browned. Flip the patties and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place 1 slice of American cheese on each patty and cover to melt the cheese.

Burger Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    While the cheese is melting, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, pickles, and drizzle ketchup and mustard to taste. Top with the other half of the bun.

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