All American Cheese Burger* Recipe
Beef or Chicken Your choice of Swiss, pepper jack, cheddar or American cheese. Better file a flight plan for this burger!
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Cheese Options
Burger Assembly
Method
Preparing the Patties
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or chicken, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties. Make sure they are slightly larger than the burger buns as they will shrink while cooking.
Cooking the Patties
- 3
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese
After flipping the patties, add your choice of cheese slices on top. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked to your desired doneness.
Assembling the Burger
- 6
Prepare the Buns
While the patties are cooking, slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly if desired.
- 7
- 8
Finish the Assembly
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately while hot.
