Description
A comprehensive guide to making the perfect cheeseburgers, including history, ingredients, preparation steps, and tips for variations.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef (80/20 fat content)
- Cheddar Cheese (slices or shredded)
- Sesame Seed Burger Buns
- Lettuce (Iceberg or Romaine)
- Tomato (sliced)
- Pickles
- Onions (sliced)
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Olive Oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef patties by mixing ground beef with salt and pepper.
- Divide the beef into four portions and shape into patties with a slight indentation in the center.
- Season the patties with additional spices if desired and let them rest.
- Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and add cheese.
- Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and desired doneness is reached.
- Toast the buns cut side down until golden brown.
- Assemble the cheeseburgers with lettuce, patty, cheese, tomato, pickles, onions, and condiments.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a leaner option, use ground beef with 85/15 fat content.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Swiss, American, or pepper jack.
- Try different buns like brioche or whole wheat for variety.
- Consider adding gourmet toppings like avocado, jalapeños, or sautéed mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheeseburger
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheeseburgers, beef patties, cooking, grilling, comfort food