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Double Cheeseburger Meal Recipe

Name: Wills Hawaiian BBQs Double Cheeseburger Meal Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp onion powder; 1 tbs vegetable oil or butter (for cooking); 4 each American cheese slices; 2 each hamburger buns (sesame or plain), split; 1 tbs butter (softened, for toasting buns); 2 tbs mayonnaise; 2 tbs ketchup; 1 tsp mustard; 6 each dill pickle slices; 4 slices tomato; 4 slices red onion; 4 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves; 12 oz frozen French fries; 1 tbs vegetable oil (for frying or tossing); 0.5 tsp salt (for fries); 2 cups soft drink or iced tea (optional)

Inspired by Wills Hawaiian BBQ

Time35m

Serves2

A burger served with 2 patties

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Ingredients

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Burgers

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1/4 tsp Onion powder

1 tbs vegetable oil or butter (for cooking)

4 each American cheese slices

2 each hamburger buns (sesame or plain), split

Toppings & Condiments

1 tbs butter (softened, for toasting buns)

2 tbs Mayonnaise

2 tbs Ketchup

1 tsp Mustard

6 each dill pickle slices

4 slices tomato

4 slices red onion

4 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves

Meal Sides

12 oz frozen French fries

1 tbs vegetable oil (for frying or tossing)

1/2 tsp salt (for fries)

2 cups soft drink or iced tea (optional)

Method

Burgers

Form patties

Divide the 1 lb ground beef into four equal portions (about 4 oz each). Gently form each portion into a thin patty about 4 inches in diameter; do not overwork the meat. Press a small dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to reduce puffing while cooking.

Season patties

Season both sides of each patty with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, dividing the measured amounts evenly between the patties.

Cook patties

Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter and swirl to coat. When shimmering, add two patties (do not crowd). Cook 2.5–3 minutes on the first side without moving, until a brown crust forms. Flip and cook 1.5–2 minutes more for medium doneness. Place one slice of American cheese on each patty during the last 30–45 seconds and cover the pan briefly to melt. Transfer cooked patties to a warm plate and loosely tent with foil. Repeat with the remaining two patties.

Assemble double cheeseburgers

Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a lettuce leaf, then one cheeseburger patty, two pickle slices, then another cheeseburger patty on top of the first, followed by two tomato slices and two onion slices. Spread ketchup and mustard (to taste) on the top bun and close the sandwich. If you prefer sauce distributed differently, swap mayonnaise with ketchup/mustard per your preference.

Toppings & Buns

Toast buns

While the last patties are cooking, heat a separate skillet or wipe out the main pan and return to medium heat. Spread softened butter on cut sides of the 2 buns. Toast cut sides down in the skillet 1–2 minutes until golden-brown and fragrant.

Prepare condiments and toppings

Arrange pickle slices, tomato slices, onion slices, and lettuce so they are ready for quick assembly. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard if you prefer a combined burger sauce, or keep them separate.

Meal Sides (Fries + Drink)

Cook the 12 oz frozen French fries according to package instructions. For oven baking: preheat oven to package temperature (typically 425°F / 220°C), toss fries lightly with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet; bake 18–25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt immediately after baking. For air-fryer: air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10–15 minutes, shaking occasionally. For deep-fry: fry per package until golden, drain on paper towels, and season with salt.

Pour 2 cups of soft drink or iced tea into glasses and serve chilled if desired.

Finishing & Serving

Place each assembled double cheeseburger on a plate with a portion of fries. Serve immediately while patties and cheese are hot. Provide extra condiments on the side as desired.