Jul 14 2026
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Cheeseburger Recipe

Inspired by Sunflower Drive-In
Time30m
Serves2

Juicy beef patty topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Burger Assembly

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Patty Mixture

    In a mixing 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 them into burger patties, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent them from puffing up during cooking.

Cooking the Patty

  1. 3

    Heat the Grill or Pan

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.

  3. 5

    Add Cheese

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

Burger Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Burger

    Spread ketchup and mustard on the bottom half of each bun. Place a cooked patty with melted cheese on top, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.

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