The Perfect Classic Cheeseburger

Difficulty: Intermediate
Juicy Beef Patty, Melted Cheese, and All the Right Toppings
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The Perfect Classic Cheeseburger

Difficulty: Intermediate
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Sink your teeth into the ultimate cheeseburger experience. This classic burger features a thick, juicy beef patty topped with gooey melted cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, pickles, and a dollop of ketchup and mustard, all sandwiched between a soft toasted bun. It's the timeless burger you know and love, made to satisfy your cravings for a hearty, flavorful bite. Ideal for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or anytime you want a comforting burger classic.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Form Patties: Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape them into patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill Patties: Place the patties on the preheated grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
  4. Add Cheese: During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
  5. Toast Buns: Toast the buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes, until lightly golden.
  6. Assemble Burgers: Place the patties on the bottom halves of the buns. Top with lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, and pickles. Add ketchup and mustard if desired. Cover with the top halves of the buns.
  7. Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your classic cheeseburger!
Keywords: Juicy beef patty, Melted cheese, Grilled burger, Toasted bun, Classic toppings, Lettuce and tomato, Pickles and onions, BBQ favorite, Comfort food, Homemade cheeseburger