Classic American Cheeseburger
Savor the timeless flavors of a Classic American Cheeseburger that brings together juicy burger patties, melted cheddar cheese, and perfectly toasted buttery buns for the ultimate comfort food experience. This easy-to-make recipe starts with seasoned ground beef, grilled to perfection, delivering a mouthwatering charred crust and tender interior. Topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato slices, tangy pickles, and sharp red onion rings, it’s a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite. Finished with a generous spread of ketchup and mustard, this burger is a crowd-pleaser perfect for a backyard barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quintessential cheeseburger recipe promises bold flavors and an unforgettable homemade touch!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80% lean)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices
- 4 buns Hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 medium Tomato
- 8 slices Pickle slices
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 4 tablespoons Ketchup
- 4 teaspoons Mustard
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties about 3/4 inch thick.
Step 2
Slice the tomato into thin rounds and cut the red onion into thin rings. Prepare the lettuce leaves by washing and patting them dry. Set aside.
Step 3
Butter the inside of each hamburger bun lightly and set aside.
Step 4
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Step 5
Place the burger patties on the preheated grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on the first side until a crust forms.
Step 6
Flip the patties and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty, cover the grill, and allow the cheese to melt.
Step 7
While the burgers are cooking, toast the buttered sides of the hamburger buns on the grill until they are golden brown.
Step 8
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each toasted bun, add a cooked patty with melted cheese, a slice of tomato, a few pickle slices, and a few onion rings.
Step 9
Spread ketchup and mustard on the inside of the top bun, then place it onto the assembled burger.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade classic American Cheeseburgers.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1168.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2316.7 |
| Total Fat 168.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 81.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g | |
| Cholesterol 478.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5446.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 95.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 60.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.8g | |
| Protein 164.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 32.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1076.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1538.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories