My Cheese Burgers

Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with "My Cheese Burgers," a delectable recipe for the juiciest, most flavor-packed cheeseburgers you'll ever make at home. Crafted with a perfect blend of ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat) seasoned with a hint of garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper, these patties are seared to perfection on a grill or skillet. Each burger is crowned with a gooey slice of melted cheddar cheese before being nestled onto buttery, toasted hamburger buns. Pile on crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, sweet red onion, and optional crunchy pickles for the perfect balance of textures and flavors. A duo of creamy mayonnaise and tangy ketchup rounds out these mouthwatering burgers, making them the ultimate backyard barbecue favorite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a family dinner or weekend cookout. Savor the taste of homemade goodness with every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices
• 4 Hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 4 leaves Lettuce
• 1 Tomato (sliced)
• 0.5 Red onion (sliced)
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 8 slices Pickles (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 2

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick. Make a small indention in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent puffing while cooking.

Step 3

Preheat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, until browned.

Step 4

Flip the patties and place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to your desired doneness.

Step 5

While the patties are cooking, spread butter on the insides of the hamburger buns and toast them in a separate skillet or on the grill until golden brown.

Step 6

Assemble the burgers by layering lettuce, a cooked patty with melted cheese, slices of tomato, red onion, pickles (if using), and your preferred condiments (ketchup and mayonnaise) on the toasted buns.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade cheeseburgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1394.6 grams (1394.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2734

Total Fat 211.60g	271%
Saturated Fat 84.80g	424%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 537mg	179%
Sodium 5218mg	227%
Total Carbohydrate 106.50g	39%
Dietary Fiber 61.10g	218%
Total Sugars 19.00g
Protein 164.20g	328%

Vitamin D 33IU	163%
Calcium 1080mg	83%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 1845mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.8%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 14.3%