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a delicious cheeseburger with secret sauce on a cutting board surrounded by french fries.
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The Best Cheeseburger

This Cheeseburger is a juicy, flavorful burger topped with melted cheddar cheese and a tangy special sauce. It’s quick to make and perfect for satisfying your burger cravings at home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burger, cheeseburger
Servings: 4
Calories: 729kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Burgers:

  • 1½ pounds ground beef 80% lean
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns

Optional Toppings:

  • Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced red onions
  • Pickles

For the Special Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped pickles or pickle relish, yellow mustard, ketchup, white vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Set aside.
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  • Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, ketchup, egg yolk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently until just combined.
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  • Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about ¾ inch thick.
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  • Place the patties on the preheated grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for medium doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty. Cover the grill or skillet to melt the cheese.
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  • While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in the skillet until golden brown.
  • Spread a generous amount of the special sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a beef patty on top of the sauce. Add your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles. Spread more special sauce on the top half of each bun. Cover the patties with the top half of the buns.
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  • Serve the cheeseburgers hot with your favorite sides such as fries, coleslaw, or a salad.

Notes

  1. Use 80% lean ground beef for the juiciest patties.
  2. Don’t overmix the meat to keep the burgers tender.
  3. Toast the buns to help hold up all the toppings.
  4. The special sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
  5. Cook the patties to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for medium doneness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 729kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 1471mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 6mg
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