Classic Burger* Recipe
Our very own Hall-of-Famer, embraced by the finest yellow cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and garlic aioli, served on a locally-made sweet egg-wash bun.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Burger Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Patties
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties, about ¾ inch thick.
- 2
- 3
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of yellow cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
- 4
- 5
Assemble the Burger
Spread garlic aioli on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato (sliced), onion (sliced), pickles, and the cooked patty with melted cheese. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve the burgers immediately with your choice of sides.





