All American Recipe
Double cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and American cheese.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Burger Assembly
Method
Preparing the Patties
- 1
Form the Patties
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about ¾ inch thick.
- 2
- 3
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place two slices of American cheese on each patty. Cover with a lid or a metal bowl to help the cheese melt.
Assembling the Burger
- 4
Prepare the Vegetables
While the patties are cooking, wash and dry the lettuce. Slice the tomato and onion into thin rings.
- 5
Toast the Buns
Cut the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 6
Build the Burger
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a cheeseburger patty on top, followed by a layer of lettuce, tomato slices, and onion rings. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 7
Serve
Serve the double cheeseburgers immediately with your favorite sides.
