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Authentic Cheeseburger Recipe
Pasadena, United States of America
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Introduction & history
Unlike a hamburger, a cheeseburger will also include a slice of cheese, traditionally American cheese, but any other good melting cheese like Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella, and blue cheese will do. To prepare one, a slice of cheese is placed on top of a beef patty just shy of being completely cooked, so it has time to melt. The patty with cheese is then placed inside a, preferably, toasted bun, together with all the other toppings and condiments like onions, tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, mushrooms, ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard, and much more, all that can be tailored to personal taste. A cheeseburger is typically served with French fries, potato chips, or onions rings, with either beer or soft drinks.
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Cooking tips
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meat
For the best results use only freshly ground beef that has approximately 20% of fat, such as beef chuck. -
technique
To achieve a perfectly shaped burger that is flat and appropriately sized once cooked, form your burgers somewhat wider than your buns and make a shallow dent on top of each one. Don’t overwork the meat and season the patties only once you’re ready to cook them. The cheese is placed on the burger while it is still cooking, so it has time to melt. Once the bottom of the burger is cooked, flip it and ... Read more -
smashed burger
The beauty of a smashed burger is that as it cooks, it will develop a massive crust. However, to compensate for the lack of moistness, a slice of cheese is placed between two burger patties, technically turning a smashed burger into a cheeseburger. -
toppings & condiments
Add sliced pickles, onions, tomatoes, or lettuce to your cheeseburger, and use condiments like ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. -
burger buns
Typically, a burger bun will be sprinkled with sesame seeds. You can purchase burger buns in every store, or prepare your own. Remember to always toast the buns before you start assembling the cheeseburger, as that way they will not turn soggy. -
serving
Serve with a side of either French fries, onion rings or potato chips. Enjoy it with a beer or your favorite soft drink.
Recipe variations
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Burger King Whopper-style Cheeseburger
Ready in 30minThe following recipe gives instructions on preparing a Burger King Whooper-style cheeseburger. It is prepared much like the classic cheeseburger, except that sesame seed hamburger buns are used and not plain ones. Also, concerning condiments, only ketchup and mayonnaise are allowed. The recipe says to cook the patties on a grill, but if you do not have one, cook them in a pan.
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Cheeseburger
Ready in 25minThe following is the recipe for the classic cheeseburger. The patties are made with ground chuck and onion powder, seasoned only with pepper and salt. Once the patties have cooked on one side, flip them and top with two slices of American cheese. Place each patty inside a hamburger bun and add lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles, and ketchup.
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Smashed Cheeseburger
Ready in 10minThe following is the recipe for a smashed cheeseburger. To get smashed patties, each ball of ground beef meat is pressed on with a stiff metal spatula. One serving has two smashed patties. A cheese slice is placed between two cooked beef patties to compensate for the lack of moisture.
Burger King Whopper-style Cheeseburger
PREP 20min
COOK 10min
READY IN 30min
The following recipe gives instructions on preparing a Burger King Whooper-style cheeseburger. It is prepared much like the classic cheeseburger, except that sesame seed hamburger buns are used and not plain ones. Also, concerning condiments, only ketchup and mayonnaise are allowed. The recipe says to cook the patties on a grill, but if you do not have one, cook them in a pan.
Ingredients
Burger King Whopper-style Cheeseburger
1 pound fresh ground beef chuck
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 slices yellow American cheese
4 sesame seed hamburger buns
4 tbsp mayonnaise
4 tbsp ketchup
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1 small onion, thinly sliced from pole to pole
16 crinkle-cut dill pickles
8 slices ripe beefsteak tomato
Preparation
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Burger King Whopper-style Cheeseburger
Step 1/4
The first step is to prepare your grill and preheat it. To make the patties, divide the ground beef into four even balls and shape them into thin patties that are approximately a ½ inch wider than your buns.
Step 2/4
Season the patties with salt and pepper and place them on a hot grill. Cook for two minutes, then rotate the patties 90 degrees and cook for another two minutes until the bottom and the sides are well-charred. Flip the patties, place a slice of American cheese on top of each, then transfer them immediately to the coolest part of the grill.
Step 3/4
Toast the buns over high heat, and place each on a serving platter. Spread ½ tablespoon of mayonnaise and ½ tablespoon of ketchup on every bottom and top bun, then layer each bottom bun with lettuce, onions, pickles, and tomato.
Step 4/4
Shortly reheat the burgers by placing them for 30 seconds on the hot side of the grill, then place them on top of the bottom buns. Cover with top buns and serve.
Other Variations
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Cheeseburger
Ready in 25minThe following is the recipe for the classic cheeseburger. The patties are made with ground chuck and onion powder, seasoned only with pepper and salt. Once the patties have cooked on one side, flip them and top with two slices of American cheese. Place each patty inside a hamburger bun and add lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles, and ketchup.
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Smashed Cheeseburger
Ready in 10minThe following is the recipe for a smashed cheeseburger. To get smashed patties, each ball of ground beef meat is pressed on with a stiff metal spatula. One serving has two smashed patties. A cheese slice is placed between two cooked beef patties to compensate for the lack of moisture.
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