A cheeseburger is a type of hamburger topped with cheese. It typically consists of a cooked ground beef patty placed inside a sliced hamburger bun, with one or more slices of cheese melted on top of the patty. The cheeseburger is a popular fast food item and is often customized with various toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. It is a staple of many fast food restaurant menus and is also commonly made at home or served in casual dining establishments.
Cheese Burger
1
servings20
minutes5
minutesFeel free to customize this basic recipe with your favorite toppings and condiments to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
1 pound (450g) ground beef (preferably 80/20 blend for juiciness)
Salt and pepper to taste
4 hamburger buns
4 slices of cheese (common choices include cheddar, American, or Swiss)
Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, etc.
Directions
- Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape them into patties, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Press your thumb into the center of each patty to create a small indentation (this helps the patties cook evenly and prevents them from puffing up too much).
- Season both sides of each patty with salt and pepper.
- Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness (internal temperature of 160°F or 71°C for medium).
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on top of each patty and allow it to melt.
- While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or skillet.
- Assemble the cheeseburgers by placing a cooked patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of each bun. Add your desired toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.
- Place the top half of the bun over the toppings to complete the cheeseburgers.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade cheeseburgers!
