Jul 09 2026
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Cheeseburger On Brioche Bun* Gf Option Recipe

Inspired by The Monica
Time25m
Serves1

each feature choice of fries or fruit & fountain drink

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Ingredients

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Burger

Buns & Condiments

Fries (choice)

Fruit (choice)

Fountain Drink (choice)

Method

Burger

  1. 1

    Form the patty

    Divide the ground beef into one 85 g portion and gently form into a round patty about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick. Do not overwork the meat — press a slight dimple in the center with your thumb so it cooks evenly.

  2. 2

    Season

    Season both sides lightly with salt and black pepper (use the 'to taste' amount listed).

  3. 3

    Cook the patty

    Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tsp vegetable oil and swirl to coat. When shimmering, add the patty. Cook 2.5–3 minutes on the first side without pressing. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes for a well-cooked kid-friendly patty (adjust ±30–60 seconds for desired doneness).

  4. 4

    Melt the cheese

    In the last 30 seconds of cooking, place the American cheese slice on the hot patty and cover the pan with a lid or foil briefly to melt the cheese.

Buns & Condiments

  1. 5

    Toast the bun

    While the patty cooks, split the brioche (or gluten-free) bun. Spread 0.5 tbs softened butter on the cut sides. Toast the buns cut-side down in a separate skillet over medium heat 30–60 seconds until golden and fragrant. For GF bun, toast carefully (shorter time) so it doesn’t dry out.

  2. 6

    Assemble condiments

    On the bottom bun add the lettuce leaf, then the hot cheeseburger patty (cheese side up). Top with tomato slice and pickle slices. Spread ketchup and mustard on the top bun (1 tsp ketchup / 0.5 tsp mustard) then place it on the burger.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Place the assembled cheeseburger on a small plate ready for the child. Keep the burger warm while finishing the side.

Fries (choice)

  1. 8

    If using frozen fries (quick option)

    Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) or set air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Spread 100 g frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket. Bake 12–16 minutes (oven) or 8–10 minutes (air fryer), turning halfway, until golden and crispy. Season lightly with salt while hot.

  2. 9

    If making fresh fries from potato

    Peel (optional) and cut the 150 g potato into child-size fry sticks. Rinse and pat dry. Toss with 1 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 220°C (425°F) for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and golden. For faster cooking, parboil cut fries 3–4 minutes before roasting.

  3. 10

    Portion

    Portion the finished fries into a small side cup or on the plate next to the burger for a kid-friendly serving.

Fruit (choice)

  1. 11

    Prepare fruit

    Wash and dry fruit. Slice apple and halve grapes if included. Measure 1/2 cup mixed fruit and place in a small bowl or side cup. Keep chilled until serving.

Fountain Drink (choice)

  1. 12

    Fill cup

    Add 3 ice cubes to a small kid-sized cup. Dispense 355 ml fountain drink of choice (or fill with water) and serve with a child-friendly straw.

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