Jul 14 2026

Cheeseburger Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

single patty and white American cheese served with fries

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Method

Burger Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef Patty

    In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patty

    Shape the seasoned ground beef into a round patty, about ¾ inch thick.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patty

    Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the patty and cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side.

  4. 4

    Add Cheese

    Flip the patty and place the slice of white American cheese on top. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patty is cooked to your desired doneness.

  5. 5

    Toast the Bun

    While the patty is cooking, toast the burger bun in the skillet until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Assemble the Burger

    Place the cooked patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of the toasted bun, then add the top half to complete the burger.

Fries Directions

  1. 7

    Prepare the Fries

    In a deep frying pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat.

  2. 8

    Fry the Fries

    Add the frozen French fries to the hot oil and fry them according to package instructions, usually around 5-7 minutes, until they are golden and crispy.

  3. 9

    Season the Fries

    Once cooked, remove the fries from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with salt to taste.

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