Giant Juicy Cheeseburger Recipe
Come grab a giant juicy cheeseburger for National Cheeseburger Day Sept 18th!
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings & Cheese
Buns & Spread
Optional Add-ins
Method
Burger Patties
- 1
Mix and form patties
Place the 2 lbs of ground beef in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Gently mix with your hands until just combined—avoid overworking the meat. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 8 oz / 225 g each). Form each portion into a loose ball, then press into a thick patty about 4–5 inches wide and roughly 3/4 inch thick, making a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb (this prevents doming as they cook).
- 2
Chill patties (optional)
Place the formed patties on a tray, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to help them hold shape when cooking. This step is optional but recommended for a neater flip.
- 3
Preheat grill or skillet
Preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, or prepare a grill to medium-high. Brush the cooking surface lightly with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to prevent sticking and help develop a crust.
- 4
Cook patties
Place the patties on the hot surface, indentation-side up. Cook without moving for 3–4 minutes until a brown crust forms. Flip once using a spatula. Cook the second side 3 minutes for medium-rare to medium (internal temperature 130–140°F / 55–60°C) or 4–5 minutes for medium-well (145–155°F / 63–68°C). In the last 1–2 minutes of cooking, place two slices of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the pan or close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- 5
Rest patties
Transfer finished patties to a plate and loosely tent with foil. Rest for 3–5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
Buns & Spread
- 6
Prepare spread
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 2 tsp yellow mustard. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until assembly.
- 7
Toppings & Assembly
- 8
Organize toppings
Arrange the sliced pickles, sliced red onion, tomato slices, and lettuce leaves on a tray for easy assembly. If using bacon, have cooked bacon strips ready.
- 9
Assemble burgers
Spread about 1.5 tablespoons of the prepared mayo-ketchup-mustard sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place 1 leaf of lettuce on the sauce, then set a cheese-topped beef patty on the lettuce. Add two slices of tomato, a few red onion rings, and about 2 tablespoons sliced pickles. If using bacon, add two slices on top of the cheese. Finish with the top bun, press gently, and serve immediately.
- 10
Serve
Serve the giant juicy cheeseburgers hot with your choice of sides (fries, chips, or a simple salad). Provide extra condiments on the side.
