Cheeseburger Recipe
Choice of cheddar, Swiss or pepper jack cheese with pickles and burger sauce.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Cheese Options
Burger Sauce
Burger Assembly
Method
Prepare the Burger Patties
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- 2
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
Cook the Patties
- 3
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese
Immediately place a slice of your chosen cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack) on each patty after flipping. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the patty is cooked to your desired doneness.
Make the Burger Sauce
- 6
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
Assemble the Burgers
- 7
Prepare Burger Buns
Toast the burger buns lightly, if desired.
- 8
Layer Ingredients
Spread the burger sauce on the bottom bun. Place the cooked patty with melted cheese on top, followed by pickles, lettuce, and tomato slices. Top with the other half of the bun.
